How much did eggs cost in 2022?
Eggs averaged $2.86 per doz in 2022 — about $3.28 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 2022
In 2022, eggs averaged $2.86 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 $1.93 in January to $4.25 in December. Over the year it rose from $1.93 in January to $4.25 in December, a 120.3% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $2.86 in 2022 is worth about $3.28 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 33% cheaper than it was in 2022. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is down 23% versus the 2022 average.
2022 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.93 | ▲ 7.9% |
| February | $2.01 | ▲ 3.9% |
| March | $2.05 | ▲ 2.0% |
| April | $2.52 | ▲ 23.2% |
| May | $2.86 | ▲ 13.6% |
| June | $2.71 | ▼ 5.5% |
| July | $2.94 | ▲ 8.5% |
| August | $3.12 | ▲ 6.1% |
| September | $2.90 | ▼ 6.9% |
| October | $3.42 | ▲ 17.8% |
| November | $3.59 | ▲ 5.0% |
| December | $4.25 | ▲ 18.4% |
| 2022 average | $2.86 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 2022?
Eggs averaged $2.86 per doz in 2022, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $2.86 of 2022 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $2.86 in 2022 is about $3.28 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2022 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, down 23% from the 2022 average of $2.86.