Detroit, Michigan
In Detroit, Michigan, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.92 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.47 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,200, 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. Detroit's cost-of-living index of 82 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.92
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$1,200
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.58%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$10.04
Combo meal
Electricity
18.4¢/kWh
~$166/mo avg bill
Car Insurance
$248/mo
$2,980/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 | $1.72 | $2.01 | $2.60 | $3.89 | $2.12 | +2960.0% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.31 | $3.54 | $3.47 | $3.57 | $3.64 | +630.0% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $3.67 | $4.60 | $4.83 | $5.02 | $5.12 | +39.5% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.08 | $2.84 | $3.04 | $3.29 | $3.39 | +1900.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.36 | $3.49 | $3.52 | $3.59 | $3.63 | +2630.0% |
| Butter (lb) | $3.86 | $4.41 | $4.54 | $4.77 | $4.91 | +27.2% |
| Bacon (lb) | $6.03 | $6.58 | $6.97 | $7.25 | $7.39 | +22.6% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.38 | $5.92 | $6.16 | $6.28 | $6.34 | +17.8% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.41 | $1.72 | $1.82 | $1.86 | $1.88 | +33.3% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $3.86 | $4.44 | $4.57 | $4.75 | $4.84 | +25.4% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $8.05 | $9.47 | $10.23 | $10.85 | $11.06 | +37.4% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.60 | $4.33 | $4.86 | $5.20 | $5.41 | +50.3% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $3.60 | $3.89 | $3.96 | $4.08 | $4.20 | +16.7% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.34 | $4.47 | $4.70 | $4.89 | $4.94 | +13.8% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $1.96 | $2.17 | $2.32 | $2.44 | $2.51 | +28.1% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.67 | $1.86 | $2.01 | $2.15 | $2.24 | +34.1% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.00 | $6.12 | $6.74 | $7.08 | $7.29 | +45.8% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $3.94 | $4.17 | $4.38 | $4.51 | $4.51 | +14.5% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.63 | $5.38 | $5.76 | $5.93 | $5.93 | +28.1% |
| Frozen Pizza | $5.75 | $6.97 | $7.45 | $7.82 | $7.97 | +38.6% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$10.04
Casual Dining
$19.80
Monthly Spend
$349.83
+3.86% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $6.22
$10.04
+61.4%Wendy's
2022: $7.03
$10.84
+54.2%Chipotle
2022: $7.53
$11.24
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $3.51
$4.87
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