Burger Inflation Tracker
See which ingredients are driving burger price changes. MoM and YoY inflation data from official BLS statistics.
-2.3%
Month-over-Month
+12.4%
Year-over-Year
$3.35
Current Burger Cost
Ingredient Inflation Drivers
| Ingredient | Current Price | YoY Change | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | $2.49/lb | +46.0% | |
| Iceberg Lettuce | $3.62/lb | +21.0% | |
| Ground Beef (80% lean) | $6.75/lb | +12.8% | |
| American Cheese | $5.68/lb | -3.8% | |
| White Bread | $1.83/lb | -2.5% |
The biggest driver of burger price changes is Tomatoes, which has changed 46.0% year-over-year. Overall, a homemade cheeseburger now costs $3.35, up 12.4% 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