THE GROCERY PRICE INDEX

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

$2.39$2.86$3.33$3.80$4.28 $4.15 202420242024202420242024

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

MonthPriceMoM
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.