How much did eggs cost in 2010?
Eggs averaged $1.66 per doz in 2010 — about $2.55 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 2010
In 2010, eggs averaged $1.66 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 $1.44 in July to $1.87 in February. Over the year it was little changed from $1.79 in January to $1.79 in December.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.66 in 2010 is worth about $2.55 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 14% cheaper than it was in 2010. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 32% versus the 2010 average.
2010 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.79 | ▲ 1.0% |
| February | $1.87 | ▲ 4.6% |
| March | $1.82 | ▼ 2.7% |
| April | $1.78 | ▼ 2.4% |
| May | $1.52 | ▼ 14.4% |
| June | $1.49 | ▼ 1.9% |
| July | $1.44 | ▼ 3.5% |
| August | $1.52 | ▲ 5.4% |
| September | $1.75 | ▲ 15.4% |
| October | $1.46 | ▼ 16.9% |
| November | $1.68 | ▲ 15.0% |
| December | $1.79 | ▲ 7.0% |
| 2010 average | $1.66 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 2010?
Eggs averaged $1.66 per doz in 2010, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.66 of 2010 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.66 in 2010 is about $2.55 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2010 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 32% from the 2010 average of $1.66.