How much did eggs cost in 2002?
Eggs averaged $1.03 per doz in 2002 — about $1.92 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 2002
In 2002, eggs averaged $1.03 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 $0.97 in January to $1.18 in December. Over the year it rose from $0.97 in January to $1.18 in December, a 20.9% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.03 in 2002 is worth about $1.92 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 14% more expensive than it was in 2002. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 113% versus the 2002 average.
2002 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.97 | ▲ 5.2% |
| February | $1.00 | ▲ 2.4% |
| March | $1.00 | ▲ 0.7% |
| April | $1.05 | ▲ 4.4% |
| May | $1.00 | ▼ 4.8% |
| June | $0.98 | ▼ 2.2% |
| July | $0.99 | ▲ 1.5% |
| August | $1.05 | ▲ 6.4% |
| September | $1.06 | ▲ 0.2% |
| October | $1.04 | ▼ 1.5% |
| November | $1.08 | ▲ 4.0% |
| December | $1.18 | ▲ 8.9% |
| 2002 average | $1.03 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 2002?
Eggs averaged $1.03 per doz in 2002, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.03 of 2002 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.03 in 2002 is about $1.92 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2002 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 113% from the 2002 average of $1.03.