How much did eggs cost in 1987?
Eggs averaged $0.78 per doz in 1987 — about $2.30 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 1987
In 1987, eggs averaged $0.78 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 $0.71 in June to $0.86 in January. Over the year it fell from $0.86 in January to $0.73 in December, a 15.0% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.78 in 1987 is worth about $2.30 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 5% cheaper than it was in 1987. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 181% versus the 1987 average.
1987 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.86 | ▼ 5.3% |
| February | $0.82 | ▼ 4.5% |
| March | $0.80 | ▼ 2.8% |
| April | $0.79 | ▼ 1.8% |
| May | $0.76 | ▼ 2.9% |
| June | $0.71 | ▼ 6.8% |
| July | $0.76 | ▲ 7.3% |
| August | $0.73 | ▼ 4.3% |
| September | $0.84 | ▲ 14.7% |
| October | $0.78 | ▼ 7.0% |
| November | $0.81 | ▲ 3.5% |
| December | $0.73 | ▼ 8.9% |
| 1987 average | $0.78 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 1987?
Eggs averaged $0.78 per doz in 1987, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.78 of 1987 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.78 in 1987 is about $2.30 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1987 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 181% from the 1987 average of $0.78.