Miami, Florida
In Miami, Florida, a gallon of regular gas costs $4.22 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.16 above the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $2,654, 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. Miami's cost-of-living index of 118 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$4.22
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$2,654
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$14.00
Combo meal
Electricity
15.92¢
per kWh · ~$143/mo
Car Insurance
$265/mo
$3,180/yr
Median Household Income
$68,694
56% 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)
$5.75 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$8.93 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$7.64 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$2.29 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$6.09 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$14.16 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$6.21 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$5.46 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$5.83 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$3.23 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.57 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$8.82 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$5.88 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$7.09 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$9.16 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) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.56 | $5.75 | +26.1% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $7.28 | $8.93 | +22.7% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.30 | $7.64 | +21.3% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.66 | $2.29 | +38.0% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.89 | $6.09 | +24.5% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $9.62 | $14.16 | +47.2% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $4.13 | $6.21 | +50.4% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.44 | $5.46 | +23.0% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.19 | $5.83 | +12.3% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.41 | $3.23 | +34.0% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.08 | $2.57 | +23.6% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.16 | $8.82 | +43.2% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.75 | $5.88 | +23.8% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.54 | $7.09 | +28.0% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $6.74 | $9.16 | +35.9% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$14.00
Casual Dining
$31.85
Monthly Spend
$568.11
+4.8% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $11.01
$17.75
+61.2%Wendy's
2022: $12.42
$19.17
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $13.31
$19.88
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $5.75
$7.98
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Average 1BR: $2,176/mo · 2BR: $3,132/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
1258k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,492
$78k/yr
Top Sector
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Household vs Worker Pay
$69k
household median
Employment by Sector — Miami
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$69k/yr
~$68k/yr
~$99k/yr
~$49k/yr
~$141k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 12086
Highest Paying Sector
Financial Activities
$2,715/wk · $141k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$933/wk · $49k/yr
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