Cost of LivingUpdated 2026-03-23

Las Vegas, Nevada

In Las Vegas, Nevada, a gallon of regular gas costs $4.80 as of 2026-03-23 — $1.35 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,650, 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. Las Vegas's cost-of-living index of 98 puts it below the national average of 100.

Key Numbers

Gas (Regular)

$4.80

National: $3.45

11.3%vs. 2022
AAA Gas Prices

Avg Rent (All)

$1,650

National: $1,900

14.0%vs. 2022

Grocery Inflation

2.58%

Year-over-year

BLS/FRED CPI

Fast Food Avg

$13.50

Combo meal

3.3%YoY

Electricity

13¢/kWh

~$117/mo avg bill

19.8%vs national avg
EIA Residential

Car Insurance

$240/mo

$2,880/yr state avg

34.0%vs national avg
Bankrate/NAIC

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Grocery Prices

Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present

Item20222023202420252026Change
Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility$1.80$2.15$2.81$4.16$2.29+2960.0%
Milk (gallon)$3.58$3.75$3.64$3.75$3.86+630.0%
Ground Beef (lb)$4.08$5.11$5.26$5.41$5.57+36.5%
Bread (loaf)$2.23$3.07$3.28$3.44$3.51+1900.0%
Chicken Breast (lb)$3.70$3.96$4.00$4.08$4.08+2630.0%
Butter (lb)$4.04$4.57$4.80$4.99$5.19+28.5%
Bacon (lb)$6.32$6.89$7.23$7.52$7.59+20.1%
Cheddar Cheese (lb)$5.70$6.33$6.52$6.78$6.85+20.2%
Pasta (lb)$1.52$1.85$1.92$2.00$2.02+32.9%
Rice (5 lb)$4.12$4.74$4.98$5.13$5.18+25.7%
Coffee (12 oz)$8.09$9.61$10.17$10.79$11.34+40.2%
Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage$3.66$4.28$4.80$5.04$5.14+40.4%
Potatoes (5 lb)$4.05$4.34$4.56$4.79$4.79+18.3%
Apples (3 lb)$4.51$4.78$5.02$5.17$5.22+15.7%
Tomatoes (lb)$2.16$2.44$2.59$2.69$2.80+29.6%
Lettuce (head)$1.84$1.98$2.12$2.23$2.34+27.2%
Cooking Oil (48 oz)$5.57$6.96$7.44$7.74$7.97+43.1%
Yogurt (32 oz)$4.21$4.59$4.92$5.17$5.27+25.2%
Cereal (family size)$4.67$5.32$5.58$5.75$5.92+26.8%
Frozen Pizza$6.27$7.45$8.21$8.62$8.70+38.8%

Dining & Restaurants

Fast Food Meal

$13.50

Casual Dining

$24.21

Monthly Spend

$401.95

+3.3% YoY

Chain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today

Combo meal / typical order for one

McDonald's

2022: $7.71

$12.44

+61.3%

Wendy's

2022: $8.71

$13.44

+54.3%

Chipotle

2022: $9.33

$13.93

+49.3%

Starbucks

2022: $4.54

$6.31

+39.0%

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