Los Angeles, California
In Los Angeles, California, a gallon of regular gas costs $5.89 as of 2026-04-01 — $1.83 above the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $2,884, 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. Los Angeles's cost-of-living index of 128 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$5.89
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$2,884
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$15.00
Combo meal
Electricity
30.29¢
per kWh · ~$273/mo
Car Insurance
$210/mo
$2,520/yr
Median Household Income
$87,760
50.1% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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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
$6.99 @ Food 4 Less - Margarita Plaza (FOOD4LESS)
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
$2.99 @ Food 4 Less - Margarita Plaza (FOOD4LESS)
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
$5.00 @ Food 4 Less - Margarita Plaza (FOOD4LESS)
Butter (lb)
$6.89 BLS avg
$3.69 @ Food 4 Less - Margarita Plaza (FOOD4LESS)
Bacon (lb)
$9.88 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$8.31 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$2.44 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$6.74 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$14.77 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$6.95 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$5.75 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$6.46 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$3.41 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.91 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$9.76 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$6.33 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$8.08 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$11.43 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)$6.99 @ Food 4 Less - Margarita Plaza (FOOD4LESS) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf)$2.99 @ Food 4 Less - Margarita Plaza (FOOD4LESS) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb)$5.00 @ Food 4 Less - Margarita Plaza (FOOD4LESS) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb)$3.69 @ Food 4 Less - Margarita Plaza (FOOD4LESS) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.26 | $6.89 | +31.0% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $7.74 | $9.88 | +27.6% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.98 | $8.31 | +19.1% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.84 | $2.44 | +32.6% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.31 | $6.74 | +26.9% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $10.54 | $14.77 | +40.1% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $4.71 | $6.95 | +47.6% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.86 | $5.75 | +18.3% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.47 | $6.46 | +18.1% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.65 | $3.41 | +28.7% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.23 | $2.91 | +30.5% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.82 | $9.76 | +43.1% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.21 | $6.33 | +21.5% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.95 | $8.08 | +35.8% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $7.92 | $11.43 | +44.3% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$15.00
Casual Dining
$48.13
Monthly Spend
$801.07
+3.73% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $15.55
$25.08
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $17.56
$27.09
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $18.81
$28.09
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $8.64
$12.00
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Average 1BR: $2,365/mo · 2BR: $3,403/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
4526k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,607
$84k/yr
Top Sector
Education & Health Services
Household vs Worker Pay
$88k
household median
Employment by Sector — Los Angeles
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$59k/yr
~$69k/yr
~$104k/yr
~$54k/yr
~$96k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 06037
Highest Paying Sector
Information
$3,397/wk · $177k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$1,032/wk · $54k/yr
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