Austin, Texas
In Austin, Texas, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.77 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.29 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,563, 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. Austin's cost-of-living index of 108 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.77
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,563
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$13.50
Combo meal
Electricity
15.69¢
per kWh · ~$141/mo
Car Insurance
$240/mo
$2,880/yr
Median Household Income
$97,169
25.9% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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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)
$5.35 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$7.90 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$7.72 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$2.18 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$5.44 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$12.04 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$5.49 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.74 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$5.65 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$3.07 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.45 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.97 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$5.16 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$6.26 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$8.86 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) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.29 | $5.35 | +24.7% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.57 | $7.90 | +20.2% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.05 | $7.72 | +27.6% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.61 | $2.18 | +35.4% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.42 | $5.44 | +23.1% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $8.51 | $12.04 | +41.5% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $4.04 | $5.49 | +35.9% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.13 | $4.74 | +14.8% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.78 | $5.65 | +18.2% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.29 | $3.07 | +34.1% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.91 | $2.45 | +28.3% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.79 | $7.97 | +37.7% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.33 | $5.16 | +19.2% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.85 | $6.26 | +29.1% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $6.46 | $8.86 | +37.2% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$13.50
Casual Dining
$25.09
Monthly Spend
$388.58
+4.19% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $7.63
$12.31
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $8.62
$13.29
+54.2%Chipotle
2022: $9.23
$13.79
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $4.46
$6.20
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Average 1BR: $1,282/mo · 2BR: $1,844/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
903k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,851
$96k/yr
Top Sector
Professional & Business Services
Household vs Worker Pay
$97k
household median
Employment by Sector — Austin
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$132k/yr
~$77k/yr
~$72k/yr
~$37k/yr
~$133k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 48453
Highest Paying Sector
Information
$3,368/wk · $175k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$706/wk · $37k/yr
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