Minneapolis, Minnesota
In Minneapolis, Minnesota, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.44 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.01 below the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,550, 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. Minneapolis's cost-of-living index of 106 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.44
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$1,550
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.58%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$13.00
Combo meal
Electricity
14.8¢/kWh
~$133/mo avg bill
Car Insurance
$157/mo
$1,880/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 | $1.89 | $2.27 | $2.93 | $4.29 | $2.31 | +2960.0% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.65 | $3.94 | $3.86 | $3.94 | $4.06 | +630.0% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $4.12 | $5.11 | $5.26 | $5.52 | $5.57 | +35.2% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.25 | $3.07 | $3.32 | $3.59 | $3.59 | +1900.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.70 | $3.96 | $4.00 | $3.96 | $4.04 | +2630.0% |
| Butter (lb) | $4.38 | $4.91 | $5.21 | $5.47 | $5.58 | +27.4% |
| Bacon (lb) | $6.78 | $7.47 | $7.76 | $7.99 | $8.31 | +22.6% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.99 | $6.72 | $6.85 | $7.13 | $7.20 | +20.2% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.50 | $1.79 | $1.86 | $1.93 | $1.95 | +30.0% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $4.20 | $4.83 | $5.07 | $5.07 | $5.17 | +23.1% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $8.95 | $10.63 | $11.60 | $12.18 | $12.67 | +41.6% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $4.08 | $4.86 | $5.29 | $5.72 | $5.95 | +45.8% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $4.00 | $4.28 | $4.50 | $4.68 | $4.77 | +19.2% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.60 | $4.73 | $4.87 | $5.02 | $5.17 | +12.4% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.27 | $2.54 | $2.75 | $2.83 | $2.86 | +26.0% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.91 | $2.10 | $2.29 | $2.36 | $2.43 | +27.2% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.45 | $6.74 | $7.13 | $7.49 | $7.79 | +42.9% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $4.29 | $4.68 | $4.96 | $5.21 | $5.26 | +22.6% |
| Cereal (family size) | $5.00 | $5.75 | $6.15 | $6.52 | $6.65 | +33.0% |
| Frozen Pizza | $6.14 | $7.29 | $7.87 | $8.51 | $8.85 | +44.1% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$13.00
Casual Dining
$24.59
Monthly Spend
$455.31
+3.23% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $8.54
$13.77
+61.2%Wendy's
2022: $9.64
$14.87
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $10.33
$15.42
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $4.71
$6.54
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