Bismarck, North Dakota
In Bismarck, North Dakota, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.40 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.05 below the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,000, 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. Bismarck's cost-of-living index of 75 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.40
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$1,000
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.58%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$11.25
Combo meal
Electricity
11.5¢/kWh
~$104/mo avg bill
Car Insurance
$132/mo
$1,580/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 | $1.60 | $1.93 | $2.47 | $3.58 | $1.95 | +2960.0% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.12 | $3.37 | $3.34 | $3.37 | $3.47 | +630.0% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $3.70 | $4.63 | $4.81 | $5.00 | $5.15 | +39.2% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.02 | $2.73 | $2.95 | $3.10 | $3.23 | +1900.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.32 | $3.45 | $3.55 | $3.51 | $3.47 | +2630.0% |
| Butter (lb) | $3.67 | $4.11 | $4.23 | $4.44 | $4.53 | +23.4% |
| Bacon (lb) | $5.79 | $6.19 | $6.63 | $6.83 | $6.89 | +19.0% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.17 | $5.80 | $6.03 | $6.09 | $6.34 | +22.6% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.31 | $1.61 | $1.67 | $1.74 | $1.76 | +34.4% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $3.78 | $4.39 | $4.61 | $4.70 | $4.79 | +26.7% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $7.88 | $9.36 | $10.31 | $10.83 | $11.04 | +40.1% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.49 | $4.20 | $4.62 | $4.90 | $5.15 | +47.6% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $3.60 | $3.78 | $3.85 | $3.97 | $4.01 | +11.4% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $3.93 | $4.13 | $4.34 | $4.38 | $4.51 | +14.8% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.06 | $2.33 | $2.45 | $2.57 | $2.67 | +29.6% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.57 | $1.76 | $1.92 | $2.02 | $2.06 | +31.2% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $4.90 | $6.25 | $6.88 | $7.23 | $7.30 | +49.0% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $3.89 | $4.29 | $4.50 | $4.63 | $4.63 | +19.0% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.19 | $4.87 | $5.32 | $5.48 | $5.48 | +30.8% |
| Frozen Pizza | $5.69 | $6.83 | $7.38 | $7.90 | $8.30 | +45.9% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$11.25
Casual Dining
$16.39
Monthly Spend
$262.02
+3.47% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $5.64
$9.09
+61.2%Wendy's
2022: $6.36
$9.82
+54.4%Chipotle
2022: $6.82
$10.18
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $3.33
$4.63
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