How much did eggs cost in 2024?
Eggs averaged $3.17 per doz in 2024 — about $3.39 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 2024
In 2024, eggs averaged $3.17 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 $2.52 in January to $4.15 in December. Over the year it rose from $2.52 in January to $4.15 in December, a 64.4% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $3.17 in 2024 is worth about $3.39 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 35% cheaper than it was in 2024. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is down 31% versus the 2024 average.
2024 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $2.52 | ▲ 0.6% |
| February | $3.00 | ▲ 18.8% |
| March | $2.99 | ▼ 0.1% |
| April | $2.86 | ▼ 4.3% |
| May | $2.70 | ▼ 5.8% |
| June | $2.72 | ▲ 0.6% |
| July | $3.08 | ▲ 13.4% |
| August | $3.20 | ▲ 4.0% |
| September | $3.82 | ▲ 19.3% |
| October | $3.37 | ▼ 11.8% |
| November | $3.65 | ▲ 8.3% |
| December | $4.15 | ▲ 13.6% |
| 2024 average | $3.17 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 2024?
Eggs averaged $3.17 per doz in 2024, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $3.17 of 2024 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.17 in 2024 is about $3.39 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2024 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, down 31% from the 2024 average of $3.17.