Baton Rouge, Louisiana
In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.58 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.13 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,150, 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. Baton Rouge's cost-of-living index of 88 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.58
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$1,150
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.58%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$9.25
Combo meal
Electricity
11.7¢/kWh
~$105/mo avg bill
Car Insurance
$290/mo
$3,480/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 | $1.70 | $2.01 | $2.55 | $3.77 | $2.05 | +2960.0% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.18 | $3.37 | $3.37 | $3.51 | $3.62 | +630.0% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $3.70 | $4.63 | $4.86 | $5.15 | $5.20 | +40.5% |
| Bread (loaf) | $1.98 | $2.67 | $2.85 | $3.02 | $3.11 | +1900.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.53 | $3.70 | $3.89 | $3.85 | $3.81 | +2630.0% |
| Butter (lb) | $3.78 | $4.32 | $4.54 | $4.63 | $4.72 | +24.9% |
| Bacon (lb) | $5.85 | $6.19 | $6.56 | $6.96 | $7.17 | +22.6% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.38 | $5.98 | $6.22 | $6.53 | $6.73 | +25.1% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.41 | $1.72 | $1.79 | $1.86 | $1.90 | +34.8% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $3.82 | $4.31 | $4.48 | $4.57 | $4.61 | +20.7% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $7.65 | $9.00 | $9.62 | $9.90 | $10.10 | +32.0% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.67 | $4.37 | $4.76 | $5.05 | $5.25 | +43.1% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $3.71 | $3.97 | $4.05 | $4.09 | $4.13 | +11.3% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.30 | $4.61 | $4.75 | $4.99 | $5.04 | +17.2% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.06 | $2.28 | $2.47 | $2.59 | $2.64 | +28.2% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.65 | $1.78 | $1.88 | $1.95 | $2.05 | +24.2% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.21 | $6.64 | $7.31 | $7.68 | $7.83 | +50.3% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $3.98 | $4.38 | $4.60 | $4.83 | $4.98 | +25.1% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.63 | $5.32 | $5.69 | $5.92 | $5.92 | +27.9% |
| Frozen Pizza | $5.58 | $6.56 | $7.16 | $7.74 | $8.05 | +44.3% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$9.25
Casual Dining
$19.24
Monthly Spend
$290.8
+3.91% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $5.74
$9.25
+61.1%Wendy's
2022: $6.47
$9.99
+54.4%Chipotle
2022: $6.94
$10.36
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $3.49
$4.85
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