How Much Are You Paying for Eggs? A State-by-State Price Breakdown for March 2025

If your grocery receipts have shocked you recently, the cost of eggs in your state might explain why. Egg prices have become one of the most volatile commodities in the American food system, sparking debates at dinner tables and in politics throughout 2024.

The National Picture: A Year of Extremes

The roller coaster began at $5.81 per dozen at the start of 2025. By late January, prices surged to $7.52, and by early March, they hit a decade high of $8.17 on March 3. The good news: prices have since retreated. As of mid-March 2025, a dozen eggs costs $4.90 nationally—nearly back to where they were a year prior at $4.38.

But this national average masks significant regional disparities. Some states are still paying nearly double the national rate, while others have already returned to more historical pricing levels.

The Extremes: Hawaii Stands Alone

Hawaii remains in a category of its own. At $9.73 per dozen in March 2025, eggs there cost nearly 99% more than the national average and 122% higher than a year ago. This reflects the state’s geographical isolation and transportation costs—a reality that affects everything from dairy to produce.

The Affordable Zone: Midwest Dominance

The most budget-friendly eggs are found in the heartland. Missouri leads at $4.24 per dozen (13.5% below national average), followed by Nebraska at $4.25 and Indiana at $4.33. Kansas, Ohio, and Iowa round out the five cheapest states, all hovering between $4.39 and $4.44. These Midwestern states benefit from robust local production and competitive supply chains.

The Cost of Eggs in Texas: Right at the Center

Texas sits almost exactly at the national average. A dozen eggs in the Lone Star State costs $5.61 in March 2025, representing a 14.5% premium compared to the 2025 national benchmark and 28.1% higher than a year ago. This positions Texas squarely in the middle tier—neither among the expensive coastal states nor the bargain Midwest region.

The Texas price reflects broader Sun Belt trends. Neighboring states like Louisiana ($5.59) and Tennessee ($5.61) show similar patterns, suggesting regional supply and demand factors keep Southern egg prices moderately elevated compared to Midwestern baselines.

The Premium Markets: West and Northeast

States along both coasts command notably higher prices. California leads the West at $6.05 per dozen (23.5% above national average), while Arizona and Nevada follow. Florida emerges as one of the nation’s priciest at $6.36 per dozen—29.8% above the national average.

The Northeast remains relatively competitive. New York at $5.37 and Connecticut at $5.54 are both below the national mean, despite their urban populations and higher cost of living. This suggests strong regional egg production in the Northeast keeps prices in check.

Year-Over-Year Inflation: A Universal Trend

Nearly every state shows significant inflation compared to March 2024. Even the cheapest states today are paying more than a year ago. Missouri, the most affordable, still charges 3.2% less than last year—one of the few states with year-over-year deflation. Most states range from 10% to 40% increases annually.

What This Means for Your Wallet

For a household buying two dozen eggs per week, price differences become substantial. A family in Hawaii pays roughly $20 weekly for eggs, while a Midwestern household spends closer to $8.50. Over a year, that’s a difference of nearly $600—a real factor in household food budgeting.

The volatile pricing reflects ongoing supply chain challenges, disease pressures affecting flocks, and shifting consumer demand patterns that show no signs of fully stabilizing just yet.