State-by-State Breakdown: How Much Americans Are Paying for a Dozen Eggs Right Now

Egg prices have dominated consumer conversations throughout early 2025, with fluctuations that caught the attention of shoppers nationwide. Here’s what’s happening across America when you head to the grocery store.

The Big Picture on Egg Pricing

The national average for a dozen eggs has been volatile recently. In early March 2025, prices hovered around the mid-$4 range before climbing higher. By mid-March, the market had stabilized, with the benchmark price settling around $4.90 per dozen—a level not far from where prices stood a year earlier at $4.38.

However, this national average masks significant regional variations. Some states are paying nearly double what others are, creating a stark contrast across the country.

Where Dozen Eggs Cost the Most

Hawaii leads the nation by a considerable margin. Residents there are paying $9.73 per dozen eggs—nearly 99% above the national average. That’s more than double what shoppers in some Midwest states pay.

The coastal and southern states show elevated pricing:

• Florida: $6.36 (nearly 30% above national average)
• Nevada: $6.07 (24% above)
• Alabama: $6.12 (25% above)
• California: $6.05 (24% above)
• Arizona: $6.03 (23% above)

These states are paying roughly $1.50 to $4.80 more per dozen compared to the cheapest regions.

The Bargain Markets

The Midwest and interior regions offer the best value for egg shoppers:

• Missouri: $4.24 (lowest, 13.5% below national)
• Nebraska: $4.25 (13.3% below)
• Indiana: $4.33 (11.6% below)
• Ohio: $4.39 (10.4% below)
• Kansas: $4.41 (10% below)
• Iowa: $4.44 (9.4% below)

This tier represents solid savings—shoppers here are paying roughly 50 cents to nearly $2 less per dozen compared to high-cost states.

Mid-Range Pricing

Many states cluster in the $4.80-$5.60 range, sitting close to or slightly above the national average. This group includes:

• Delaware, Maryland, Illinois, Michigan, North Dakota: Around $4.78-$4.83 (1-2% below average)
• New Hampshire, Washington, Oklahoma: Around $4.91-$4.92 (right at average)
• Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey: Around $5.04-$5.05 (3% above)
• Pennsylvania: $4.52 (8% below)

Regional Patterns and Year-Over-Year Changes

When comparing March 2025 prices to March 2024 levels, the story becomes more nuanced:

Significant price increases year-over-year (30%+ higher):

• Colorado: 31.7% above last year
• South Carolina: 31.5% above
• Maine and Wyoming: 33.3% above
• Nevada, California, Arizona: 37-39% above
• Florida: 45.2% above (largest increase)
• Hawaii: 122.1% above (extraordinary year-over-year spike)

Modest year-over-year increases (under 5%):

• Indiana: 1.2% below
• Missouri: 3.2% below
• Nebraska: 3% below
• Kansas, Ohio: Less than 1% above

The stabilization effect: Comparing recent prices to earlier peaks shows moderation. March 2025 levels are substantially lower than when prices hit $8.17 just weeks prior, suggesting the market has found temporary equilibrium.

What This Means for Shoppers

The range between cheapest and most expensive states is striking: a dozen eggs costs more than $5.49 more in Hawaii ($9.73) than in Missouri ($4.24). Even between mid-tier and high-cost states, the difference adds up quickly for regular egg consumers.

For households in high-cost regions, shopping strategically—watching for sales or considering alternative protein sources—has become increasingly important. Meanwhile, those in Midwest and interior states continue enjoying relatively affordable dozen eggs, though prices remain elevated compared to pre-2024 levels.