How much did eggs cost in 2023?
Eggs averaged $2.80 per doz in 2023 — about $3.08 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 2023
In 2023, eggs averaged $2.80 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 $2.04 in August to $4.82 in January. Over the year it fell from $4.82 in January to $2.51 in December, a 48.0% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $2.80 in 2023 is worth about $3.08 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 29% cheaper than it was in 2023. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is down 22% versus the 2023 average.
2023 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $4.82 | ▲ 13.5% |
| February | $4.21 | ▼ 12.7% |
| March | $3.45 | ▼ 18.2% |
| April | $3.27 | ▼ 5.1% |
| May | $2.67 | ▼ 18.5% |
| June | $2.22 | ▼ 16.8% |
| July | $2.09 | ▼ 5.6% |
| August | $2.04 | ▼ 2.4% |
| September | $2.07 | ▲ 1.1% |
| October | $2.07 | ▲ 0.3% |
| November | $2.14 | ▲ 3.2% |
| December | $2.51 | ▲ 17.3% |
| 2023 average | $2.80 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 2023?
Eggs averaged $2.80 per doz in 2023, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $2.80 of 2023 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $2.80 in 2023 is about $3.08 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2023 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, down 22% from the 2023 average of $2.80.