How much did eggs cost in 1982?
Eggs averaged $0.87 per doz in 1982 — about $3.02 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 1982
In 1982, eggs averaged $0.87 per doz at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.78 in August to $1.01 in February. Over the year it fell from $0.93 in January to $0.81 in December, a 12.1% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.87 in 1982 is worth about $3.02 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 27% cheaper than it was in 1982. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 152% versus the 1982 average.
1982 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.93 | ▼ 4.2% |
| February | $1.01 | ▲ 8.9% |
| March | $0.95 | ▼ 5.5% |
| April | $0.90 | ▼ 5.9% |
| May | $0.84 | ▼ 6.0% |
| June | $0.78 | ▼ 7.0% |
| July | $0.85 | ▲ 8.7% |
| August | $0.78 | ▼ 8.6% |
| September | $0.85 | ▲ 9.5% |
| October | $0.85 | ▲ 0.2% |
| November | $0.85 | ▼ 0.6% |
| December | $0.81 | ▼ 4.2% |
| 1982 average | $0.87 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 1982?
Eggs averaged $0.87 per doz in 1982, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.87 of 1982 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.87 in 1982 is about $3.02 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1982 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 152% from the 1982 average of $0.87.