Food at Home Prices

BLS Consumer Price Index trend for food at home (2019–2026).

Latest CPI
345.3
Jan 2026
Year-over-Year
+2.9%
vs. Jan 2025
Since 2019
+34.6%
Total change
Peak
345.3
Jan 2026

Price Trend

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Subcategories

Cereals & Bakery
CPI 317.6 +2.2%
Dairy & Related Products
CPI 271.2 -0.3%
Fats & Oils
CPI 292.8 +7.2%
Fruits & Vegetables
CPI 356.1 +0.9%
Meats, Poultry, Fish & Eggs
CPI 348.2 +2.5%
Nonalcoholic Beverages
CPI 324.9 +4.7%
Other Food at Home
CPI 234.4 +4.5%
Sugar & Sweets
CPI 441.3 +2.8%

Annual Averages

Year Avg. CPI Change
2026 345.3 +1.7%
2025 339.5 +2.8%
2024 330.3 +2.3%
2023 323.0 +5.7%
2022 305.4 +10.0%
2021 277.8 +3.9%
2020 267.2 +3.4%
2019 258.3 —

FAQ

How much have food at home prices changed?
Food at Home prices have changed +34.6% since January 2019, based on BLS CPI data. Year-over-year, prices changed +2.9%.
What is the current CPI for food at home?
The CPI for Food at Home is 345.3 as of January 2026. CPI values use 1982–84 as the base period (= 100).
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Data source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index, Series CUSR0000SAF1. CPI base period: 1982–84 = 100.