How much did eggs cost in 2016?
Eggs averaged $1.68 per doz in 2016 — about $2.35 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 2016
In 2016, eggs averaged $1.68 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 $1.32 in November to $2.33 in January. Over the year it fell from $2.33 in January to $1.38 in December, a 40.6% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.68 in 2016 is worth about $2.35 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 7% cheaper than it was in 2016. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 30% versus the 2016 average.
2016 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $2.33 | ▼ 15.4% |
| February | $2.27 | ▼ 2.6% |
| March | $2.08 | ▼ 8.2% |
| April | $1.79 | ▼ 13.8% |
| May | $1.68 | ▼ 6.1% |
| June | $1.49 | ▼ 11.5% |
| July | $1.55 | ▲ 3.7% |
| August | $1.46 | ▼ 5.9% |
| September | $1.47 | ▲ 1.1% |
| October | $1.39 | ▼ 5.5% |
| November | $1.32 | ▼ 5.0% |
| December | $1.38 | ▲ 4.7% |
| 2016 average | $1.68 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 2016?
Eggs averaged $1.68 per doz in 2016, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.68 of 2016 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.68 in 2016 is about $2.35 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2016 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 30% from the 2016 average of $1.68.