Cost of LivingUpdated 2026-03-22

Nampa, Idaho

In Nampa, Idaho, a gallon of regular gas costs $4.15 as of 2026-03-22 — $0.27 above the national average of $3.88. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,250, 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. Nampa's cost-of-living index of 94 puts it below the national average of 100.

Key Numbers

Gas (Regular)

$4.15

National: $3.88

16.3%vs. 2022
AAA Gas Prices

Avg Rent (All)

$1,250

National: $1,900

14.0%vs. 2022

Grocery Inflation

2.58%

Year-over-year

BLS/FRED CPI

Fast Food Avg

$12.75

Combo meal

3.5%YoY

Electricity

10.4¢/kWh

~$94/mo avg bill

35.8%vs national avg
EIA Residential

Car Insurance

$121/mo

$1,450/yr state avg

32.6%vs national avg
Bankrate/NAIC

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Grocery Prices

Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present

Item20222023202420252026Change
Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility$2.79$2.45$3.10$4.88$2.44+2960.0%
Ground Beef (lb)$3.85$4.75$4.99$5.15$5.29+37.4%
Milk (gallon)$3.39$3.62$3.58$3.70$3.75+630.0%
Bread (lb)$2.10$2.85$3.10$3.25$3.32+1900.0%
Chicken Breast (lb)$3.62$3.82$3.92$3.97$3.99+2630.0%

Dining & Restaurants

Fast Food Meal

$12.75

Casual Dining

$19.50

Monthly Spend

$490

+3.5% YoY

Chain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today

Combo meal / typical order for one

McDonalds

2022: $5.95

$7.99

+34.3%

Wendys

2022: $9.10

$12.89

+41.6%

Five Guys

2022: $17.50

$21.25

+21.4%

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