Billings, Montana
In Billings, Montana, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.59 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.14 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,350, 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. Billings's cost-of-living index of 88 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.59
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$1,350
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.58%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$11.88
Combo meal
Electricity
11.9¢/kWh
~$107/mo avg bill
Car Insurance
$165/mo
$1,980/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 | $2.03 | $2.55 | $3.74 | $2.06 | +2960.0% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.43 | $3.71 | $3.64 | $3.75 | $3.83 | +630.0% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $3.65 | $4.48 | $4.66 | $4.94 | $5.04 | +38.1% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.08 | $2.81 | $3.07 | $3.19 | $3.22 | +1900.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.44 | $3.61 | $3.76 | $3.84 | $3.84 | +2630.0% |
| Butter (lb) | $4.12 | $4.71 | $4.95 | $5.05 | $5.25 | +27.4% |
| Bacon (lb) | $6.00 | $6.48 | $6.94 | $7.36 | $7.58 | +26.3% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.47 | $6.08 | $6.20 | $6.51 | $6.71 | +22.7% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.39 | $1.66 | $1.76 | $1.85 | $1.87 | +34.5% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $4.12 | $4.83 | $5.12 | $5.17 | $5.38 | +30.6% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $7.93 | $9.33 | $10.18 | $10.58 | $10.90 | +37.5% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.58 | $4.27 | $4.65 | $4.93 | $5.08 | +41.9% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $3.69 | $3.99 | $4.15 | $4.23 | $4.31 | +16.8% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.28 | $4.45 | $4.72 | $4.81 | $4.91 | +14.7% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.12 | $2.42 | $2.62 | $2.81 | $2.87 | +35.4% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.75 | $1.94 | $2.05 | $2.20 | $2.27 | +29.7% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.39 | $6.80 | $7.49 | $7.87 | $8.11 | +50.5% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $3.92 | $4.23 | $4.40 | $4.67 | $4.72 | +20.4% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.66 | $5.25 | $5.67 | $5.96 | $6.08 | +30.5% |
| Frozen Pizza | $6.08 | $7.30 | $8.04 | $8.44 | $8.52 | +40.1% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$11.88
Casual Dining
$24.02
Monthly Spend
$390.99
+4.92% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $7.37
$11.88
+61.2%Wendy's
2022: $8.32
$12.83
+54.2%Chipotle
2022: $8.91
$13.31
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $4.12
$5.72
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