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Price Comparison: Groceries

Dozen Eggs

Then: $2.49

Now: $4.29

Avg national price, up 72%

Gallon of Milk

Then: $3.59

Now: $4.15

Moderate increase

Loaf of Bread

Then: $2.89

Now: $3.49

Steady climb

1 lb Ground Beef

Then: $5.29

Now: $5.89

Slight increase

1 lb Chicken Breast

Then: $3.49

Now: $4.19

Feed costs driving prices

1 lb Bananas

Then: $0.59

Now: $0.65

Relatively stable

5 lb Bag of Rice

Then: $4.99

Now: $5.79

Moderate increase

1 lb Butter

Then: $3.99

Now: $4.89

Dairy costs rising

* Prices are approximate national averages for illustration. Actual prices vary by region, retailer, and time of year. “Then” refers to approximately 12-18 months prior.