How much did eggs cost in 2003?
Eggs averaged $1.24 per doz in 2003 — about $2.26 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 2003
In 2003, eggs averaged $1.24 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 $1.01 in May to $1.56 in December. Over the year it rose from $1.18 in January to $1.56 in December, a 32.7% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.24 in 2003 is worth about $2.26 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 3% cheaper than it was in 2003. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 77% versus the 2003 average.
2003 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.18 | ▼ 0.1% |
| February | $1.19 | ▲ 1.2% |
| March | $1.21 | ▲ 1.7% |
| April | $1.13 | ▼ 6.5% |
| May | $1.01 | ▼ 10.8% |
| June | $1.20 | ▲ 18.8% |
| July | $1.15 | ▼ 4.1% |
| August | $1.28 | ▲ 11.0% |
| September | $1.26 | ▼ 1.6% |
| October | $1.33 | ▲ 5.8% |
| November | $1.45 | ▲ 8.9% |
| December | $1.56 | ▲ 7.7% |
| 2003 average | $1.24 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 2003?
Eggs averaged $1.24 per doz in 2003, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.24 of 2003 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.24 in 2003 is about $2.26 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2003 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 77% from the 2003 average of $1.24.