Bakery prices
Typical U.S. shelf prices for 11 items in the bakery aisle.
Bread and tortillas are cheap per serving, but the price depends heavily on brand tier, from basic store loaves to specialty and artisan breads. Flour, labor and packaging all feed into the shelf price.
| Item | Size | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🧁 Blueberry muffins | 4 count | $4.99 | Estimate |
| 🥐 Butter croissants | 6 count | $5.49 | Estimate |
| 🌽 Corn tortillas | 30 count | $2.69 | Estimate |
| 🥞 English muffins | 6 count | $3.49 | Estimate |
| 🫓 Flour tortillas | 10 count | $3.45 | Estimate |
| 🍔 Hamburger buns | 8 count | $2.99 | Estimate |
| 🌭 Hot dog buns | 8 count | $2.89 | Estimate |
| 🫓 Pita bread | 6 count | $2.99 | Estimate |
| 🥯 Plain bagels | 6 count | $3.99 | Estimate |
| 🍞 White sandwich bread | 20 oz loaf | $2.29 | BLS data |
| 🍞 Whole wheat bread | 20 oz loaf | $3.29 | Estimate |
"BLS data" means the price comes from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data (September 2026). "Estimate" means an editorial estimate. Read the methodology for details, or go back to the full price guide.
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