How much did eggs cost in 2021?
Eggs averaged $1.67 per doz in 2021 — about $2.07 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 2021
In 2021, eggs averaged $1.67 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 $1.47 in January to $1.84 in September. Over the year it rose from $1.47 in January to $1.79 in December, a 22.0% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.67 in 2021 is worth about $2.07 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 6% more expensive than it was in 2021. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 31% versus the 2021 average.
2021 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.47 | ▼ 1.0% |
| February | $1.60 | ▲ 8.9% |
| March | $1.63 | ▲ 1.8% |
| April | $1.62 | ▼ 0.3% |
| May | $1.63 | ▲ 0.3% |
| June | $1.64 | ▲ 1.1% |
| July | $1.64 | — 0.0% |
| August | $1.71 | ▲ 4.1% |
| September | $1.84 | ▲ 7.4% |
| October | $1.82 | ▼ 0.8% |
| November | $1.72 | ▼ 5.7% |
| December | $1.79 | ▲ 4.1% |
| 2021 average | $1.67 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 2021?
Eggs averaged $1.67 per doz in 2021, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.67 of 2021 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.67 in 2021 is about $2.07 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2021 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 31% from the 2021 average of $1.67.