How much is block cheese this week?

Week of October 23, 2026. Average of the prices U.S. supermarkets advertised this week, reported by USDA. Your store’s price may differ.

Block cheese averages $3.97 for 6-8 oz at U.S. supermarkets this week, 44% above usual for late October. Block cheese prices are usually lowest in January, February and August.

$3.97for 6-8 oz

Pricey

44% above usual for late October. Featured by 14,840 stores, more than usual.

LowTypicalHigh

Usually $2.59–$2.89 in late October

Pricey this week. Try sliced cheese instead.

When to buy

Block cheese: quality and typical supermarket price by month
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Price	$2.59	$2.59	$2.68	$2.70	$2.70	$2.84	$2.70	$2.64	$2.83	$2.78	$2.65	$2.71

Taller bar: higher typical priceCheapest monthsOutlined: this month

Usually cheapestJanuary, February and August
Stores feature it mostMarch, July and December

The past year

Average price for 6-8 ozUsual range for the time of year

Questions shoppers ask

How much does block cheese cost at the grocery store?

Block cheese averages $3.97 for 6-8 oz at U.S. supermarkets this week, 44% above usual for late October.

When is block cheese cheapest?

In past years, supermarket prices for block cheese were lowest in January, February and August, and stores featured it most in March, July and December.

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