How much did eggs cost in 1998?
Eggs averaged $1.04 per doz in 1998 — about $2.14 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 1998
In 1998, eggs averaged $1.04 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 $0.93 in June to $1.12 in January. Over the year it fell from $1.12 in January to $1.09 in December, a 2.8% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.04 in 1998 is worth about $2.14 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 2% more expensive than it was in 1998. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 111% versus the 1998 average.
1998 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.12 | ▼ 4.4% |
| February | $1.07 | ▼ 4.2% |
| March | $1.04 | ▼ 2.8% |
| April | $1.06 | ▲ 1.7% |
| May | $0.96 | ▼ 9.5% |
| June | $0.93 | ▼ 2.9% |
| July | $0.97 | ▲ 4.2% |
| August | $1.05 | ▲ 8.4% |
| September | $1.02 | ▼ 2.9% |
| October | $1.05 | ▲ 2.5% |
| November | $1.08 | ▲ 2.8% |
| December | $1.09 | ▲ 1.1% |
| 1998 average | $1.04 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 1998?
Eggs averaged $1.04 per doz in 1998, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.04 of 1998 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.04 in 1998 is about $2.14 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1998 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 111% from the 1998 average of $1.04.