How much did eggs cost in 2005?
Eggs averaged $1.22 per doz in 2005 — about $2.09 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 2005
In 2005, eggs averaged $1.22 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 $1.13 in March to $1.35 in December. Over the year it rose from $1.21 in January to $1.35 in December, a 11.5% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.22 in 2005 is worth about $2.09 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 5% more expensive than it was in 2005. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 80% versus the 2005 average.
2005 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.21 | ▲ 1.0% |
| February | $1.28 | ▲ 6.0% |
| March | $1.13 | ▼ 11.8% |
| April | $1.16 | ▲ 2.8% |
| May | $1.19 | ▲ 1.8% |
| June | $1.14 | ▼ 3.9% |
| July | $1.17 | ▲ 2.3% |
| August | $1.17 | ▲ 0.1% |
| September | $1.28 | ▲ 9.7% |
| October | $1.26 | ▼ 1.2% |
| November | $1.28 | ▲ 1.2% |
| December | $1.35 | ▲ 5.5% |
| 2005 average | $1.22 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 2005?
Eggs averaged $1.22 per doz in 2005, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.22 of 2005 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.22 in 2005 is about $2.09 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2005 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 80% from the 2005 average of $1.22.