For 18-count egg cartons, Food Lion had the cheapest option with packs for $7.19. Here’s a more detailed breakdown by store: Food Lion 6-count: $3.69 12-count: $4.99 18 count: $7.19 ...

Unfortunately, due to the egg shortage, this grocery store only allows one carton of eggs per customer. Rea says she kindly let the customer know they could only purchase one carton of eggs.

At Walmart, a carton of 12 large eggs by Great Value (grade A) costs $3.97. Comparatively, a carton of 12 large, cage-free brown eggs by Farmhouse Eggs (grade A) costs $5.78 at the franchise.