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American processed cheese: average price
The U.S. average is $4.74 per lb. (September 2026), ▼ 3.8% vs a year ago. Your total depends on your whole list — build your basket and compare regions.
U.S. average · September 2026
$4.74 per lb.
$4.74 per lb.
A year ago: $4.93 ▼ 3.8%
By region (cheapest first)
South
a year ago $4.70
$4.48Questions & answers
How much does american processed cheese cost in the U.S.?
The U.S. average price is $4.74 per lb. (September 2026, BLS), compared with $4.93 a year earlier.
Is this the price at my store?
It is the average across many U.S. stores. Store and brand prices differ, so use the basket calculator to compare your own shopping list across regions.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Average Price Data (Consumer Price Index program). Updated automatically.
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