Fargo, North Dakota
In Fargo, 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 $1,100, 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. Fargo's cost-of-living index of 80 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.40
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$1,100
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.58%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$11.50
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 | $1.64 | $1.90 | $2.48 | $3.63 | $2.00 | +2960.0% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.28 | $3.44 | $3.37 | $3.44 | $3.47 | +630.0% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $3.71 | $4.60 | $4.78 | $4.97 | $5.17 | +39.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.03 | $2.77 | $2.93 | $3.11 | $3.17 | +1900.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.43 | $3.60 | $3.71 | $3.71 | $3.71 | +2630.0% |
| Butter (lb) | $3.71 | $4.24 | $4.41 | $4.54 | $4.58 | +23.5% |
| Bacon (lb) | $5.98 | $6.33 | $6.71 | $6.91 | $6.97 | +16.6% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.34 | $5.82 | $6.11 | $6.23 | $6.35 | +18.9% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.35 | $1.65 | $1.72 | $1.79 | $1.77 | +31.1% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $3.86 | $4.48 | $4.61 | $4.66 | $4.75 | +23.1% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $7.74 | $9.38 | $10.03 | $10.43 | $10.53 | +36.0% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.46 | $4.12 | $4.62 | $4.85 | $4.99 | +44.2% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $3.68 | $3.94 | $4.06 | $4.18 | $4.26 | +15.8% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.22 | $4.48 | $4.61 | $4.80 | $4.99 | +18.2% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.02 | $2.31 | $2.47 | $2.59 | $2.61 | +29.2% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.61 | $1.74 | $1.86 | $1.95 | $2.03 | +26.1% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $4.96 | $6.26 | $6.69 | $7.10 | $7.31 | +47.4% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $3.83 | $4.10 | $4.30 | $4.52 | $4.56 | +19.1% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.28 | $4.92 | $5.21 | $5.47 | $5.64 | +31.8% |
| Frozen Pizza | $5.93 | $7.04 | $7.68 | $8.06 | $8.38 | +41.3% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$11.50
Casual Dining
$18.40
Monthly Spend
$321.97
+5.41% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $6.51
$10.50
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $7.35
$11.34
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $7.88
$11.76
+49.2%Starbucks
2022: $3.49
$4.85
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