How much did eggs cost in 2017?
Eggs averaged $1.47 per doz in 2017 — about $2.01 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 2017
In 2017, eggs averaged $1.47 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 $1.33 in June to $1.82 in December. Over the year it rose from $1.60 in January to $1.82 in December, a 13.5% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.47 in 2017 is worth about $2.01 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 9% more expensive than it was in 2017. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 49% versus the 2017 average.
2017 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.60 | ▲ 15.6% |
| February | $1.46 | ▼ 8.4% |
| March | $1.40 | ▼ 4.1% |
| April | $1.41 | ▲ 0.4% |
| May | $1.41 | ▲ 0.3% |
| June | $1.33 | ▼ 5.8% |
| July | $1.33 | ▲ 0.1% |
| August | $1.37 | ▲ 2.5% |
| September | $1.42 | ▲ 4.0% |
| October | $1.54 | ▲ 8.3% |
| November | $1.51 | ▼ 2.2% |
| December | $1.82 | ▲ 20.5% |
| 2017 average | $1.47 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 2017?
Eggs averaged $1.47 per doz in 2017, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.47 of 2017 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.47 in 2017 is about $2.01 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2017 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 49% from the 2017 average of $1.47.