How much did eggs cost in 2020?
Eggs averaged $1.51 per doz in 2020 — about $1.96 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 2020
In 2020, eggs averaged $1.51 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 August to $2.02 in April. Over the year it rose from $1.46 in January to $1.48 in December, a 1.4% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.51 in 2020 is worth about $1.96 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 12% more expensive than it was in 2020. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 45% versus the 2020 average.
2020 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.46 | ▼ 4.8% |
| February | $1.45 | ▼ 0.8% |
| March | $1.53 | ▲ 5.2% |
| April | $2.02 | ▲ 32.4% |
| May | $1.64 | ▼ 18.8% |
| June | $1.55 | ▼ 5.2% |
| July | $1.40 | ▼ 9.8% |
| August | $1.33 | ▼ 5.2% |
| September | $1.35 | ▲ 1.9% |
| October | $1.41 | ▲ 4.1% |
| November | $1.45 | ▲ 3.0% |
| December | $1.48 | ▲ 2.1% |
| 2020 average | $1.51 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 2020?
Eggs averaged $1.51 per doz in 2020, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.51 of 2020 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.51 in 2020 is about $1.96 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2020 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 45% from the 2020 average of $1.51.