Here in Minnesota, where every little Podunk town has a butcher shop, real bacon is about $5/lb.
Bringing Home the Bacon? Price Up 55% in 4 Years
http://cnsnews.com/news/article/ali-meyer/bringing-home-bacon-price-55-4-years
My local grocery store, Bi-Lo, has Oscar Mayer Bacon for $9+ a pound.