How much did eggs cost in 1984?
Eggs averaged $1.00 per doz in 1984 — about $3.23 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 1984
In 1984, eggs averaged $1.00 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 $0.82 in November to $1.32 in February. Over the year it fell from $1.30 in January to $0.87 in December, a 33.4% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.00 in 1984 is worth about $3.23 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 32% cheaper than it was in 1984. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 119% versus the 1984 average.
1984 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.30 | ▲ 15.0% |
| February | $1.32 | ▲ 1.8% |
| March | $1.15 | ▼ 12.9% |
| April | $1.20 | ▲ 4.0% |
| May | $1.05 | ▼ 12.1% |
| June | $0.90 | ▼ 14.3% |
| July | $0.88 | ▼ 3.0% |
| August | $0.86 | ▼ 1.8% |
| September | $0.85 | ▼ 0.7% |
| October | $0.84 | ▼ 1.4% |
| November | $0.82 | ▼ 2.3% |
| December | $0.87 | ▲ 5.3% |
| 1984 average | $1.00 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 1984?
Eggs averaged $1.00 per doz in 1984, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.00 of 1984 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.00 in 1984 is about $3.23 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1984 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 119% from the 1984 average of $1.00.