How much did eggs cost in 1985?
Eggs averaged $0.80 per doz in 1985 — about $2.49 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 1985
In 1985, eggs averaged $0.80 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 $0.72 in June to $0.91 in December. Over the year it rose from $0.75 in January to $0.91 in December, a 21.4% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.80 in 1985 is worth about $2.49 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 12% cheaper than it was in 1985. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 174% versus the 1985 average.
1985 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.75 | ▼ 14.0% |
| February | $0.78 | ▲ 5.1% |
| March | $0.79 | ▲ 0.8% |
| April | $0.78 | ▼ 0.9% |
| May | $0.75 | ▼ 4.8% |
| June | $0.72 | ▼ 2.8% |
| July | $0.79 | ▲ 8.7% |
| August | $0.79 | ▲ 0.3% |
| September | $0.86 | ▲ 8.6% |
| October | $0.86 | ▲ 0.3% |
| November | $0.87 | ▲ 1.4% |
| December | $0.91 | ▲ 3.9% |
| 1985 average | $0.80 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 1985?
Eggs averaged $0.80 per doz in 1985, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.80 of 1985 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.80 in 1985 is about $2.49 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1985 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 174% from the 1985 average of $0.80.