Montpelier, Vermont
In Montpelier, Vermont, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.86 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.41 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. Montpelier's cost-of-living index of 98 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.86
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$1,300
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.58%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$15.58
Combo meal
Electricity
21.4¢/kWh
~$193/mo avg bill
Car Insurance
$115/mo
$1,380/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 | $1.73 | $2.04 | $2.59 | $3.87 | $2.09 | +2960.0% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.54 | $3.83 | $3.79 | $3.83 | $3.91 | +630.0% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $4.00 | $4.91 | $5.16 | $5.47 | $5.64 | +41.0% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.14 | $2.92 | $3.15 | $3.37 | $3.44 | +1900.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.59 | $3.77 | $3.84 | $3.92 | $4.00 | +2630.0% |
| Butter (lb) | $4.04 | $4.48 | $4.70 | $4.84 | $5.08 | +25.7% |
| Bacon (lb) | $6.58 | $7.04 | $7.31 | $7.68 | $7.75 | +17.8% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.93 | $6.52 | $6.71 | $6.84 | $6.91 | +16.5% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.49 | $1.84 | $1.95 | $2.01 | $2.03 | +36.2% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $4.25 | $4.84 | $4.98 | $5.03 | $5.08 | +19.5% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $8.35 | $9.92 | $10.93 | $11.36 | $11.82 | +41.6% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.77 | $4.45 | $4.85 | $5.19 | $5.45 | +44.6% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $3.85 | $4.04 | $4.20 | $4.37 | $4.37 | +13.5% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.37 | $4.54 | $4.72 | $4.81 | $4.96 | +13.5% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.23 | $2.55 | $2.70 | $2.84 | $2.90 | +30.0% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.77 | $1.93 | $2.11 | $2.19 | $2.23 | +26.0% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.62 | $7.03 | $7.52 | $7.82 | $7.90 | +40.6% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $4.29 | $4.54 | $4.86 | $5.00 | $5.05 | +17.7% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.67 | $5.32 | $5.75 | $6.04 | $6.22 | +33.2% |
| Frozen Pizza | $6.09 | $7.31 | $8.05 | $8.70 | $9.05 | +48.6% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$15.58
Casual Dining
$29.40
Monthly Spend
$494.56
+3.83% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $9.66
$15.58
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $10.91
$16.83
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $11.69
$17.45
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $4.74
$6.59
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