Frankfort, Kentucky
In Frankfort, Kentucky, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.88 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.19 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,137, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Frankfort's cost-of-living index of 80 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.88
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,137
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$11.00
Combo meal
Electricity
14.27¢
per kWh · ~$128/mo
Car Insurance
$190/mo
$2,280/yr
Median Household Income
$66,470
30.1% goes to essentials
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$4.70 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$7.08 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.19 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$1.83 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$4.42 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$10.36 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$4.72 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.00 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$4.54 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.48 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.02 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.20 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$4.10 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$5.74 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$7.94 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.66 | $4.70 | +28.4% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.83 | $7.08 | +21.4% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.05 | $6.19 | +22.6% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.37 | $1.83 | +33.6% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.62 | $4.42 | +22.1% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $7.32 | $10.36 | +41.5% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.34 | $4.72 | +41.3% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.59 | $4.00 | +11.4% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.92 | $4.54 | +15.8% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.89 | $2.48 | +31.2% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.57 | $2.02 | +28.7% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.03 | $7.20 | +43.1% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.62 | $4.10 | +13.3% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.31 | $5.74 | +33.2% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $5.51 | $7.94 | +44.1% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$11.00
Casual Dining
$14.21
Monthly Spend
$246.59
+4.6% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $5.08
$8.20
+61.4%Wendy's
2022: $5.74
$8.86
+54.4%Chipotle
2022: $6.15
$9.18
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $2.91
$4.04
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Average 1BR: $932/mo · 2BR: $1,342/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
35k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,157
$60k/yr
Top Sector
Professional & Business Services
Household vs Worker Pay
$66k
household median
Employment by Sector — Frankfort
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$65k/yr
~$56k/yr
~$69k/yr
~$54k/yr
~$23k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 21073
Highest Paying Sector
Financial Activities
$1,430/wk · $74k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$436/wk · $23k/yr
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