How much did eggs cost in 2006?
Eggs averaged $1.31 per doz in 2006 — about $2.18 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 2006
In 2006, eggs averaged $1.31 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 $1.21 in May to $1.54 in December. Over the year it rose from $1.45 in January to $1.54 in December, a 6.5% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.31 in 2006 is worth about $2.18 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 1% more expensive than it was in 2006. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 67% versus the 2006 average.
2006 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.45 | ▲ 7.3% |
| February | $1.33 | ▼ 8.3% |
| March | $1.30 | ▼ 2.0% |
| April | $1.28 | ▼ 1.5% |
| May | $1.21 | ▼ 6.0% |
| June | $1.24 | ▲ 3.0% |
| July | $1.21 | ▼ 2.3% |
| August | $1.24 | ▲ 2.6% |
| September | $1.25 | ▲ 0.8% |
| October | $1.26 | ▲ 0.2% |
| November | $1.35 | ▲ 7.7% |
| December | $1.54 | ▲ 14.0% |
| 2006 average | $1.31 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 2006?
Eggs averaged $1.31 per doz in 2006, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.31 of 2006 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.31 in 2006 is about $2.18 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2006 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 67% from the 2006 average of $1.31.