Jackson, Mississippi
In Jackson, Mississippi, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.55 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.10 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $900, 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. Jackson's cost-of-living index of 72 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.55
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$900
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.58%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$10.50
Combo meal
Electricity
12.7¢/kWh
~$114/mo avg bill
Car Insurance
$190/mo
$2,280/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 | $1.50 | $1.81 | $2.34 | $3.46 | $1.88 | +2960.0% |
| Milk (gallon) | $2.95 | $3.19 | $3.13 | $3.26 | $3.29 | +630.0% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $3.30 | $4.13 | $4.38 | $4.60 | $4.65 | +40.9% |
| Bread (loaf) | $1.87 | $2.52 | $2.78 | $2.92 | $3.04 | +1900.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.21 | $3.40 | $3.47 | $3.54 | $3.61 | +2630.0% |
| Butter (lb) | $3.76 | $4.17 | $4.33 | $4.55 | $4.59 | +22.1% |
| Bacon (lb) | $5.42 | $5.91 | $6.26 | $6.45 | $6.58 | +21.4% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.14 | $5.65 | $5.93 | $6.17 | $6.29 | +22.4% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.25 | $1.56 | $1.65 | $1.67 | $1.70 | +36.0% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $3.61 | $4.23 | $4.40 | $4.53 | $4.57 | +26.6% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $7.46 | $9.04 | $9.67 | $10.05 | $10.35 | +38.7% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.37 | $3.98 | $4.33 | $4.59 | $4.68 | +38.9% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $3.58 | $3.72 | $3.87 | $4.03 | $4.03 | +12.6% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $3.87 | $4.06 | $4.26 | $4.43 | $4.52 | +16.8% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $1.85 | $2.07 | $2.15 | $2.28 | $2.40 | +29.7% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.50 | $1.63 | $1.78 | $1.83 | $1.88 | +25.3% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $4.64 | $5.86 | $6.39 | $6.71 | $6.71 | +44.6% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $3.61 | $3.94 | $4.18 | $4.35 | $4.48 | +24.1% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.09 | $4.70 | $5.08 | $5.34 | $5.34 | +30.6% |
| Frozen Pizza | $5.49 | $6.52 | $6.90 | $7.31 | $7.45 | +35.7% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$10.50
Casual Dining
$13.92
Monthly Spend
$232.79
+3.71% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $4.45
$7.18
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $5.03
$7.75
+54.1%Chipotle
2022: $5.38
$8.04
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $2.45
$3.40
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