Burger Inflation Tracker
See which ingredients are driving burger price changes. MoM and YoY inflation data from official BLS statistics.
+0.6%
Month-over-Month
+15.0%
Year-over-Year
$3.29
Current Burger Cost
Ingredient Inflation Drivers
| Ingredient | Current Price | YoY Change | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceberg Lettuce | $3.56/lb | +24.3% | |
| Ground Beef (80% lean) | $6.74/lb | +19.8% | |
| American Cheese | $5.99/lb | +8.2% | |
| White Bread | $1.85/lb | -3.9% | |
| Tomatoes | $1.90/lb | +2.9% |
The biggest driver of burger price changes is Iceberg Lettuce, which has changed 24.3% year-over-year. Overall, a homemade cheeseburger now costs $3.29, up 15.0% 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