Olympia, Washington
In Olympia, Washington, a gallon of regular gas costs $5.27 as of 2026-03-23 — $1.82 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,700, 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. Olympia's cost-of-living index of 118 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$5.27
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$1,700
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.58%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$20.44
Combo meal
Electricity
10.8¢/kWh
~$97/mo avg bill
Car Insurance
$148/mo
$1,780/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 | $1.95 | $2.32 | $2.97 | $4.40 | $2.40 | +2960.0% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.79 | $4.06 | $3.94 | $4.02 | $4.14 | +630.0% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $4.36 | $5.35 | $5.73 | $5.96 | $6.14 | +40.8% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.34 | $3.16 | $3.45 | $3.69 | $3.73 | +1900.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $4.00 | $4.16 | $4.24 | $4.33 | $4.46 | +2630.0% |
| Butter (lb) | $4.37 | $4.85 | $5.09 | $5.19 | $5.35 | +22.4% |
| Bacon (lb) | $6.83 | $7.45 | $7.82 | $8.13 | $8.54 | +25.0% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $6.03 | $6.70 | $6.97 | $7.18 | $7.47 | +23.9% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.67 | $2.02 | $2.14 | $2.18 | $2.16 | +29.3% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $4.59 | $5.23 | $5.44 | $5.49 | $5.66 | +23.3% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $9.11 | $11.04 | $11.80 | $12.27 | $12.89 | +41.5% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $4.07 | $4.75 | $5.12 | $5.37 | $5.64 | +38.6% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $4.33 | $4.64 | $4.87 | $4.97 | $5.17 | +19.4% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.87 | $5.16 | $5.31 | $5.58 | $5.81 | +19.3% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.31 | $2.64 | $2.85 | $3.05 | $3.14 | +35.9% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.87 | $2.10 | $2.22 | $2.31 | $2.38 | +27.3% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.78 | $7.37 | $7.96 | $8.44 | $8.44 | +46.0% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $4.46 | $4.77 | $5.06 | $5.32 | $5.48 | +22.9% |
| Cereal (family size) | $5.35 | $6.09 | $6.58 | $6.91 | $7.05 | +31.8% |
| Frozen Pizza | $6.51 | $7.89 | $8.35 | $9.03 | $9.21 | +41.5% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$20.44
Casual Dining
$35.49
Monthly Spend
$596.91
+3.12% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $12.67
$20.44
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $14.31
$22.08
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $15.33
$22.89
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $6.62
$9.20
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