Concord, New Hampshire
In Concord, New Hampshire, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.71 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.26 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,600, 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. Concord's cost-of-living index of 108 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.71
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$1,600
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.58%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$15.88
Combo meal
Electricity
25.8¢/kWh
~$232/mo avg bill
Car Insurance
$115/mo
$1,380/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 | $1.88 | $2.24 | $2.87 | $4.21 | $2.29 | +2960.0% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.65 | $3.94 | $3.86 | $3.90 | $4.02 | +630.0% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $4.20 | $5.10 | $5.25 | $5.62 | $5.73 | +36.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.25 | $3.01 | $3.25 | $3.45 | $3.52 | +1900.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.81 | $4.00 | $4.12 | $4.16 | $4.20 | +2630.0% |
| Butter (lb) | $4.46 | $5.00 | $5.36 | $5.63 | $5.74 | +28.7% |
| Bacon (lb) | $6.51 | $7.10 | $7.45 | $7.83 | $8.15 | +25.2% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.81 | $6.33 | $6.58 | $6.85 | $7.13 | +22.7% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.53 | $1.90 | $1.99 | $2.05 | $2.03 | +32.7% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $4.38 | $4.94 | $5.09 | $5.14 | $5.35 | +22.1% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $8.60 | $10.32 | $11.26 | $11.70 | $12.05 | +40.1% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.76 | $4.53 | $5.08 | $5.33 | $5.60 | +48.9% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $4.13 | $4.29 | $4.42 | $4.60 | $4.69 | +13.6% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.69 | $4.92 | $5.22 | $5.43 | $5.54 | +18.1% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.32 | $2.60 | $2.78 | $2.92 | $3.01 | +29.7% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.86 | $2.05 | $2.24 | $2.33 | $2.42 | +30.1% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.73 | $7.16 | $7.66 | $7.97 | $8.13 | +41.9% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $4.51 | $4.97 | $5.27 | $5.54 | $5.71 | +26.6% |
| Cereal (family size) | $5.05 | $5.81 | $6.28 | $6.60 | $6.73 | +33.3% |
| Frozen Pizza | $6.21 | $7.45 | $7.97 | $8.45 | $8.70 | +40.1% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$15.88
Casual Dining
$33.37
Monthly Spend
$571.37
+5.01% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $9.85
$15.88
+61.2%Wendy's
2022: $11.12
$17.15
+54.2%Chipotle
2022: $11.91
$17.79
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $5.44
$7.56
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