Omaha, Nebraska
In Omaha, Nebraska, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.37 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.08 below the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,150, 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. Omaha's cost-of-living index of 82 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.37
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$1,150
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.58%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$11.75
Combo meal
Electricity
11.4¢/kWh
~$103/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 | $1.72 | $1.99 | $2.52 | $3.77 | $2.07 | +2960.0% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.25 | $3.51 | $3.51 | $3.54 | $3.54 | +630.0% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $3.78 | $4.64 | $4.82 | $5.06 | $5.11 | +35.2% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.08 | $2.81 | $3.03 | $3.28 | $3.35 | +1900.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.50 | $3.71 | $3.74 | $3.82 | $3.90 | +2630.0% |
| Butter (lb) | $4.01 | $4.40 | $4.67 | $4.91 | $5.06 | +26.2% |
| Bacon (lb) | $6.09 | $6.71 | $7.18 | $7.39 | $7.46 | +22.5% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.54 | $6.15 | $6.40 | $6.72 | $6.85 | +23.6% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.34 | $1.67 | $1.77 | $1.86 | $1.86 | +38.8% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $3.98 | $4.62 | $4.90 | $5.00 | $5.05 | +26.9% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $7.57 | $9.17 | $9.80 | $10.08 | $10.17 | +34.3% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.67 | $4.33 | $4.76 | $5.00 | $5.30 | +44.4% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $3.82 | $3.97 | $4.17 | $4.25 | $4.38 | +14.7% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.09 | $4.34 | $4.56 | $4.60 | $4.69 | +14.7% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.02 | $2.29 | $2.40 | $2.55 | $2.60 | +28.7% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.69 | $1.88 | $2.03 | $2.13 | $2.24 | +32.5% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.10 | $6.38 | $6.89 | $7.24 | $7.46 | +46.3% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $3.94 | $4.26 | $4.47 | $4.56 | $4.60 | +16.8% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.45 | $5.07 | $5.48 | $5.64 | $5.75 | +29.2% |
| Frozen Pizza | $5.81 | $6.97 | $7.45 | $7.90 | $8.30 | +42.9% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$11.75
Casual Dining
$19.99
Monthly Spend
$298.2
+5.13% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $6.22
$10.04
+61.4%Wendy's
2022: $7.03
$10.84
+54.2%Chipotle
2022: $7.53
$11.24
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $3.65
$5.07
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