Annapolis, Maryland
In Annapolis, Maryland, a gallon of regular gas costs $4.05 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.02 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,900, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Annapolis's cost-of-living index of 120 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$4.05
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,900
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$14.98
Combo meal
Electricity
20.61¢
per kWh · ~$185/mo
Car Insurance
$207/mo
$2,480/yr
Median Household Income
$120,324
24.9% goes to essentials
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$5.31 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$8.51 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$7.84 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$2.21 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$5.58 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$13.13 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$5.75 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.77 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$5.47 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$3.00 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.34 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$8.25 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$5.29 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$6.77 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$9.48 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.35 | $5.31 | +22.1% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.88 | $8.51 | +23.7% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.39 | $7.84 | +22.7% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.65 | $2.21 | +33.9% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.63 | $5.58 | +20.5% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $9.09 | $13.13 | +44.4% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $4.02 | $5.75 | +43.0% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.28 | $4.77 | +11.4% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.86 | $5.47 | +12.6% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.38 | $3.00 | +26.1% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.92 | $2.34 | +21.9% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.88 | $8.25 | +40.3% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.40 | $5.29 | +20.2% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.24 | $6.77 | +29.2% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $6.63 | $9.48 | +43.0% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$14.98
Casual Dining
$29.70
Monthly Spend
$444.65
+5.5% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $9.29
$14.98
+61.2%Wendy's
2022: $10.49
$16.18
+54.2%Chipotle
2022: $11.23
$16.78
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $5.25
$7.29
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Average 1BR: $1,558/mo · 2BR: $2,242/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
288k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,530
$80k/yr
Top Sector
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Household vs Worker Pay
$120k
household median
Employment by Sector — Annapolis
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$68k/yr
~$104k/yr
~$69k/yr
~$31k/yr
~$86k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 24003
Highest Paying Sector
Construction
$2,573/wk · $134k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$605/wk · $31k/yr
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