Burger Inflation Tracker
See which ingredients are driving burger price changes. MoM and YoY inflation data from official BLS statistics.
+0.9%
Month-over-Month
+13.7%
Year-over-Year
$3.32
Current Burger Cost
Ingredient Inflation Drivers
| Ingredient | Current Price | YoY Change | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | $2.25/lb | +24.0% | |
| Iceberg Lettuce | $3.61/lb | +23.4% | |
| Ground Beef (80% lean) | $6.70/lb | +15.7% | |
| American Cheese | $5.97/lb | +4.1% | |
| White Bread | $1.81/lb | -3.8% |
The biggest driver of burger price changes is Tomatoes, which has changed 24.0% year-over-year. Overall, a homemade cheeseburger now costs $3.32, up 13.7% 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