Average Price: Eggs, Grade A, Large (Cost per Dozen) in U.S. City Average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Frequently asked questions

Why are eggs more expensive where I live?

To compile the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) collects price data from various retailers across the U.S. These collected prices are averaged to estimate the current retail price in specific areas. It's important to note that the CPI sample is optimized for calculating price indexes rather than average prices. The smaller sample size, combined with the inclusion of egg varieties of differing quality, may contribute to the average prices in the chart not reflecting the price you see at your grocer.

Why track the BLS price average?

Because the same retailers are sampled each month, the BLS price average serves as a good way to monitor price fluxuations for consumers.

Where can I find egg prices by state and egg type?

For breakdowns of consumer egg prices by region and egg type, see the eggcellent Egg Price Tracker by Purdue University

What type of eggs are included in price monitoring?

Large white, Grade A chicken eggs, sold in a carton of a dozen. Includes organic, non-organic, cage free, free range, and traditional.

More egg price resources

• FRED St. Louis Egg Prices (with recession data)
• Egg Price Tracker by Purdue University (region and egg type, inflation adjusted)
• Trading Economics - Eggs US (daily, broader price data including producer price)