How much did eggs cost in 2004?
Eggs averaged $1.34 per doz in 2004 — about $2.38 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 2004
In 2004, eggs averaged $1.34 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 $1.09 in November to $1.63 in March. Over the year it fell from $1.57 in January to $1.20 in December, a 23.8% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.34 in 2004 is worth about $2.38 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 8% cheaper than it was in 2004. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 64% versus the 2004 average.
2004 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.57 | ▲ 0.9% |
| February | $1.58 | ▲ 0.6% |
| March | $1.63 | ▲ 2.6% |
| April | $1.56 | ▼ 3.9% |
| May | $1.37 | ▼ 12.2% |
| June | $1.31 | ▼ 4.5% |
| July | $1.25 | ▼ 4.4% |
| August | $1.28 | ▲ 1.9% |
| September | $1.15 | ▼ 10.3% |
| October | $1.09 | ▼ 4.9% |
| November | $1.09 | ▼ 0.4% |
| December | $1.20 | ▲ 10.5% |
| 2004 average | $1.34 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 2004?
Eggs averaged $1.34 per doz in 2004, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.34 of 2004 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.34 in 2004 is about $2.38 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2004 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 64% from the 2004 average of $1.34.