Burger Inflation Tracker
See which ingredients are driving burger price changes. MoM and YoY inflation data from official BLS statistics.
-1.5%
Month-over-Month
+7.8%
Year-over-Year
$3.33
Current Burger Cost
Ingredient Inflation Drivers
| Ingredient | Current Price | YoY Change | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceberg Lettuce | $3.47/lb | +15.4% | |
| Tomatoes | $2.00/lb | +11.7% | |
| Ground Beef (80% lean) | $6.88/lb | +10.1% | |
| American Cheese | $5.74/lb | -5.0% | |
| White Bread | $1.82/lb | -1.7% |
The biggest driver of burger price changes is Iceberg Lettuce, which has changed 15.4% year-over-year. Overall, a homemade cheeseburger now costs $3.33, up 7.8% from a year ago.
All price data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (public domain).
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics