Bridgeport, Connecticut
In Bridgeport, Connecticut, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.88 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.43 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,850, 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. Bridgeport's cost-of-living index of 125 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.88
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$1,850
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.58%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$18.00
Combo meal
Electricity
28.4¢/kWh
~$256/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 | $2.00 | $2.34 | $2.94 | $4.35 | $2.37 | +2960.0% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.77 | $3.95 | $3.91 | $3.99 | $4.07 | +630.0% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $4.17 | $5.22 | $5.37 | $5.69 | $5.86 | +40.5% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.42 | $3.27 | $3.53 | $3.74 | $3.85 | +1900.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $4.23 | $4.48 | $4.66 | $4.75 | $4.75 | +2630.0% |
| Butter (lb) | $4.62 | $5.12 | $5.27 | $5.37 | $5.64 | +22.1% |
| Bacon (lb) | $7.08 | $7.72 | $8.18 | $8.42 | $8.59 | +21.3% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $6.38 | $7.02 | $7.30 | $7.44 | $7.51 | +17.7% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.62 | $1.98 | $2.06 | $2.12 | $2.16 | +33.3% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $4.67 | $5.26 | $5.36 | $5.52 | $5.57 | +19.3% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $9.54 | $11.56 | $12.73 | $13.50 | $13.77 | +44.3% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $4.22 | $4.93 | $5.37 | $5.81 | $6.10 | +44.5% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $4.36 | $4.62 | $4.90 | $5.00 | $5.10 | +17.0% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $5.05 | $5.36 | $5.63 | $5.86 | $6.04 | +19.6% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.44 | $2.73 | $2.92 | $3.07 | $3.13 | +28.3% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.96 | $2.13 | $2.28 | $2.44 | $2.51 | +28.1% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.93 | $7.34 | $7.77 | $8.16 | $8.16 | +37.6% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $4.71 | $5.14 | $5.50 | $5.61 | $5.66 | +20.2% |
| Cereal (family size) | $5.39 | $6.14 | $6.57 | $6.76 | $6.96 | +29.1% |
| Frozen Pizza | $6.96 | $8.44 | $9.02 | $9.56 | $9.85 | +41.5% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$18.00
Casual Dining
$37.88
Monthly Spend
$609.42
+3.44% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $11.16
$18.00
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $12.60
$19.44
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $13.50
$20.16
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $6.49
$9.01
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