Casper, Wyoming
In Casper, Wyoming, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.72 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.27 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,050, 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. Casper's cost-of-living index of 78 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.72
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$1,050
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.58%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$11.25
Combo meal
Electricity
11.4¢/kWh
~$103/mo avg bill
Car Insurance
$148/mo
$1,780/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 | $1.67 | $1.97 | $2.55 | $3.70 | $2.06 | +2960.0% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.26 | $3.42 | $3.42 | $3.45 | $3.52 | +630.0% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $3.71 | $4.55 | $4.83 | $5.12 | $5.12 | +38.0% |
| Bread (loaf) | $1.95 | $2.66 | $2.87 | $3.07 | $3.13 | +1900.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.40 | $3.64 | $3.71 | $3.82 | $3.82 | +2630.0% |
| Butter (lb) | $3.87 | $4.25 | $4.42 | $4.60 | $4.74 | +22.5% |
| Bacon (lb) | $6.11 | $6.66 | $7.20 | $7.49 | $7.87 | +28.8% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.29 | $5.76 | $6.05 | $6.23 | $6.23 | +17.8% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.33 | $1.61 | $1.72 | $1.79 | $1.81 | +36.1% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $3.68 | $4.27 | $4.49 | $4.53 | $4.62 | +25.5% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $7.52 | $8.84 | $9.55 | $9.93 | $10.13 | +34.7% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.33 | $3.93 | $4.28 | $4.63 | $4.82 | +44.7% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $3.58 | $3.79 | $3.98 | $4.10 | $4.27 | +19.3% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $3.98 | $4.26 | $4.34 | $4.56 | $4.56 | +14.6% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $1.99 | $2.23 | $2.34 | $2.43 | $2.55 | +28.1% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.67 | $1.84 | $1.95 | $2.03 | $2.07 | +24.0% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.07 | $6.40 | $6.91 | $7.04 | $7.11 | +40.2% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $3.75 | $4.09 | $4.34 | $4.56 | $4.60 | +22.7% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.55 | $5.13 | $5.49 | $5.71 | $5.77 | +26.8% |
| Frozen Pizza | $5.60 | $6.65 | $7.25 | $7.61 | $8.00 | +42.9% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$11.25
Casual Dining
$20.48
Monthly Spend
$319.74
+4.07% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $6.60
$10.64
+61.2%Wendy's
2022: $7.45
$11.49
+54.2%Chipotle
2022: $7.98
$11.92
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $3.65
$5.07
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