Salt Lake City, Utah
In Salt Lake City, Utah, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.94 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.49 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. Salt Lake City's cost-of-living index of 108 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.94
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$1,700
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.58%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$13.00
Combo meal
Electricity
11.8¢/kWh
~$106/mo avg bill
Car Insurance
$165/mo
$1,980/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 | $1.84 | $2.19 | $2.75 | $4.15 | $2.28 | +2960.0% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.50 | $3.78 | $3.78 | $3.89 | $3.89 | +630.0% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $4.12 | $5.01 | $5.31 | $5.63 | $5.63 | +36.7% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.23 | $3.01 | $3.25 | $3.45 | $3.52 | +1900.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $4.00 | $4.24 | $4.41 | $4.41 | $4.41 | +2630.0% |
| Butter (lb) | $4.38 | $4.91 | $5.21 | $5.42 | $5.53 | +26.3% |
| Bacon (lb) | $6.71 | $7.17 | $7.60 | $7.82 | $8.14 | +21.3% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $6.23 | $6.85 | $7.12 | $7.41 | $7.48 | +20.1% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.53 | $1.90 | $1.99 | $2.03 | $2.07 | +35.3% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $4.42 | $5.08 | $5.18 | $5.23 | $5.23 | +18.3% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $8.77 | $10.42 | $11.48 | $12.17 | $12.41 | +41.5% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.88 | $4.53 | $5.03 | $5.33 | $5.49 | +41.5% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $4.09 | $4.25 | $4.38 | $4.56 | $4.65 | +13.7% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.60 | $4.73 | $4.97 | $5.07 | $5.07 | +10.2% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.20 | $2.49 | $2.67 | $2.80 | $2.86 | +30.0% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.93 | $2.14 | $2.29 | $2.43 | $2.53 | +31.1% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.79 | $7.24 | $7.82 | $7.97 | $8.05 | +39.0% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $4.20 | $4.63 | $4.91 | $5.21 | $5.31 | +26.4% |
| Cereal (family size) | $5.15 | $5.80 | $6.33 | $6.65 | $6.78 | +31.7% |
| Frozen Pizza | $6.14 | $7.52 | $8.04 | $8.61 | $9.05 | +47.4% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$13.00
Casual Dining
$27.52
Monthly Spend
$458.72
+4.88% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $8.86
$14.29
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $10.00
$15.43
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $10.72
$16.00
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $5.21
$7.23
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