Sacramento, California
In Sacramento, California, a gallon of regular gas costs $5.79 as of 2026-03-23 — $2.34 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,900, 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. Sacramento's cost-of-living index of 130 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$5.79
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$1,900
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.58%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$14.00
Combo meal
Electricity
30.5¢/kWh
~$275/mo avg bill
Car Insurance
$210/mo
$2,520/yr state avg
📸 Help make this data more accurate
Some prices above are regional estimates. Submit a receipt from a local store to help us show what Sacramento residents actually pay.
Grocery Prices
Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | $2.08 | $2.48 | $3.11 | $4.69 | $2.61 | +2960.0% |
| Milk (gallon) | $4.04 | $4.37 | $4.33 | $4.50 | $4.68 | +630.0% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $4.34 | $5.44 | $5.71 | $6.00 | $6.12 | +41.0% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.49 | $3.33 | $3.63 | $3.89 | $3.89 | +1900.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $4.30 | $4.51 | $4.65 | $4.70 | $4.75 | +2630.0% |
| Butter (lb) | $4.52 | $5.11 | $5.31 | $5.47 | $5.69 | +25.9% |
| Bacon (lb) | $7.21 | $7.94 | $8.50 | $8.75 | $8.83 | +22.5% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $6.76 | $7.29 | $7.66 | $7.89 | $8.13 | +20.3% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.71 | $2.11 | $2.22 | $2.31 | $2.29 | +33.9% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $4.61 | $5.35 | $5.51 | $5.62 | $5.73 | +24.3% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $9.52 | $11.42 | $12.46 | $12.95 | $13.47 | +41.5% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $4.17 | $4.87 | $5.25 | $5.51 | $5.62 | +34.8% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $4.48 | $4.80 | $4.94 | $5.04 | $5.14 | +14.7% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $5.14 | $5.50 | $5.72 | $5.83 | $5.83 | +13.4% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.41 | $2.67 | $2.80 | $2.88 | $2.97 | +23.2% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.98 | $2.22 | $2.40 | $2.55 | $2.60 | +31.3% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $6.34 | $7.92 | $8.64 | $8.99 | $9.17 | +44.6% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $4.70 | $5.03 | $5.18 | $5.49 | $5.60 | +19.1% |
| Cereal (family size) | $5.54 | $6.37 | $6.68 | $7.02 | $7.02 | +26.7% |
| Frozen Pizza | $6.74 | $8.09 | $8.65 | $9.35 | $9.44 | +40.1% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$14.00
Casual Dining
$42.43
Monthly Spend
$612.53
+4.93% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $12.64
$20.38
+61.2%Wendy's
2022: $14.27
$22.01
+54.2%Chipotle
2022: $15.29
$22.83
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $7.09
$9.85
+38.9%Eating out more? Save on groceries with Ibotta and cook at home more often.
Looking for an Apartment in Sacramento?
Average 1BR: $1,482/mo · 2BR: $2,242/mo
Newsletter
Get the Monthly Price Report
We track gas, groceries, and rent so you know what's coming before it hits your wallet. One email, once a month, no spam.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. Data updated monthly from FRED, Zillow, AAA.
How does Sacramento compare to other California cities?
Compare Cities Side by Side →