Augusta, Maine
In Augusta, Maine, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.80 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.35 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,100, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 2.58% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Augusta's cost-of-living index of 88 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.80
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$1,100
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.58%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$13.46
Combo meal
Electricity
24.8¢/kWh
~$223/mo avg bill
Car Insurance
$98/mo
$1,180/yr state avg
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | $1.73 | $2.08 | $2.64 | $3.87 | $2.11 | +2960.0% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.37 | $3.57 | $3.57 | $3.60 | $3.71 | +630.0% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $3.87 | $4.75 | $4.99 | $5.34 | $5.45 | +40.8% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.03 | $2.74 | $3.02 | $3.23 | $3.26 | +1900.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.59 | $3.84 | $3.99 | $4.03 | $4.07 | +2630.0% |
| Butter (lb) | $4.04 | $4.48 | $4.66 | $4.85 | $5.05 | +25.0% |
| Bacon (lb) | $6.19 | $6.62 | $6.95 | $7.16 | $7.23 | +16.8% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.69 | $6.32 | $6.51 | $6.71 | $6.71 | +17.9% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.47 | $1.83 | $1.92 | $1.94 | $1.96 | +33.3% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $3.92 | $4.46 | $4.55 | $4.59 | $4.68 | +19.4% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $8.09 | $9.71 | $10.38 | $11.01 | $11.34 | +40.2% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.58 | $4.18 | $4.60 | $4.83 | $5.07 | +41.6% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $3.92 | $4.20 | $4.41 | $4.50 | $4.64 | +18.4% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.37 | $4.59 | $4.82 | $4.91 | $4.96 | +13.5% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.12 | $2.37 | $2.49 | $2.61 | $2.66 | +25.5% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.65 | $1.78 | $1.92 | $2.00 | $2.02 | +22.4% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.13 | $6.48 | $7.07 | $7.28 | $7.35 | +43.3% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $4.00 | $4.28 | $4.45 | $4.67 | $4.86 | +21.5% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.57 | $5.31 | $5.62 | $5.90 | $6.14 | +34.4% |
| Frozen Pizza | $5.67 | $6.87 | $7.27 | $7.71 | $7.86 | +38.6% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$13.46
Casual Dining
$27.72
Monthly Spend
$400.41
+3.42% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $8.35
$13.46
+61.2%Wendy's
2022: $9.42
$14.54
+54.4%Chipotle
2022: $10.10
$15.08
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $4.52
$6.28
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