How much did eggs cost in 1996?
Eggs averaged $1.11 per doz in 1996 — about $2.37 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 1996
In 1996, eggs averaged $1.11 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 $0.95 in June to $1.31 in December. Over the year it rose from $1.16 in January to $1.31 in December, a 13.2% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.11 in 1996 is worth about $2.37 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 8% cheaper than it was in 1996. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 97% versus the 1996 average.
1996 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.16 | ▼ 0.4% |
| February | $1.09 | ▼ 5.5% |
| March | $1.14 | ▲ 4.3% |
| April | $1.09 | ▼ 4.6% |
| May | $1.02 | ▼ 6.0% |
| June | $0.95 | ▼ 7.4% |
| July | $1.04 | ▲ 10.3% |
| August | $1.07 | ▲ 2.9% |
| September | $1.15 | ▲ 7.3% |
| October | $1.13 | ▼ 1.8% |
| November | $1.14 | ▲ 0.9% |
| December | $1.31 | ▲ 14.8% |
| 1996 average | $1.11 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 1996?
Eggs averaged $1.11 per doz in 1996, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.11 of 1996 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.11 in 1996 is about $2.37 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1996 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 97% from the 1996 average of $1.11.