Milwaukee, Wisconsin
In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.67 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.22 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,300, 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. Milwaukee's cost-of-living index of 88 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.67
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$1,300
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.58%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$10.67
Combo meal
Electricity
17.4¢/kWh
~$157/mo avg bill
Car Insurance
$132/mo
$1,580/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 | $1.66 | $2.00 | $2.61 | $3.94 | $2.15 | +2960.0% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.20 | $3.46 | $3.39 | $3.49 | $3.60 | +630.0% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $3.76 | $4.62 | $4.85 | $5.14 | $5.19 | +38.0% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.16 | $2.92 | $3.15 | $3.37 | $3.44 | +1900.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.52 | $3.69 | $3.76 | $3.80 | $3.88 | +2630.0% |
| Butter (lb) | $3.92 | $4.35 | $4.52 | $4.65 | $4.84 | +23.5% |
| Bacon (lb) | $6.25 | $6.75 | $7.30 | $7.59 | $7.90 | +26.4% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.47 | $6.08 | $6.26 | $6.38 | $6.38 | +16.6% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.44 | $1.74 | $1.85 | $1.92 | $1.94 | +34.7% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $3.84 | $4.37 | $4.54 | $4.58 | $4.67 | +21.6% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $8.09 | $9.61 | $10.38 | $11.01 | $11.34 | +40.2% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.65 | $4.26 | $4.73 | $5.01 | $5.16 | +41.4% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $3.77 | $4.04 | $4.16 | $4.28 | $4.37 | +15.9% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.41 | $4.58 | $4.86 | $4.96 | $5.16 | +17.0% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.12 | $2.40 | $2.59 | $2.75 | $2.86 | +34.9% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.66 | $1.79 | $1.95 | $2.01 | $2.09 | +25.9% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.18 | $6.60 | $7.06 | $7.27 | $7.34 | +41.7% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $4.12 | $4.41 | $4.72 | $4.91 | $5.06 | +22.8% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.57 | $5.31 | $5.62 | $5.73 | $5.84 | +27.8% |
| Frozen Pizza | $6.08 | $7.22 | $7.80 | $8.27 | $8.52 | +40.1% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$10.67
Casual Dining
$20.44
Monthly Spend
$350.82
+4.71% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $6.62
$10.67
+61.2%Wendy's
2022: $7.47
$11.52
+54.2%Chipotle
2022: $8.00
$11.95
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $3.77
$5.23
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