How much did eggs cost in 1997?
Eggs averaged $1.06 per doz in 1997 — about $2.21 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 1997
In 1997, eggs averaged $1.06 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 $1.17 in December. Over the year it rose from $1.15 in January to $1.17 in December, a 2.1% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.06 in 1997 is worth about $2.21 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 1% cheaper than it was in 1997. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 107% versus the 1997 average.
1997 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.15 | ▼ 12.2% |
| February | $1.13 | ▼ 1.4% |
| March | $1.06 | ▼ 6.7% |
| April | $1.08 | ▲ 2.4% |
| May | $1.00 | ▼ 7.3% |
| June | $0.95 | ▼ 5.0% |
| July | $0.98 | ▲ 2.8% |
| August | $1.06 | ▲ 8.4% |
| September | $1.01 | ▼ 4.9% |
| October | $1.02 | ▲ 0.9% |
| November | $1.09 | ▲ 7.1% |
| December | $1.17 | ▲ 7.5% |
| 1997 average | $1.06 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 1997?
Eggs averaged $1.06 per doz in 1997, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.06 of 1997 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.06 in 1997 is about $2.21 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1997 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 107% from the 1997 average of $1.06.