Santa Fe, New Mexico
In Santa Fe, New Mexico, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.83 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.38 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,500, 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. Santa Fe's cost-of-living index of 95 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.83
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$1,500
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.58%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$12.95
Combo meal
Electricity
14.2¢/kWh
~$128/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 | $1.73 | $2.06 | $2.61 | $3.79 | $2.11 | +2960.0% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.43 | $3.71 | $3.71 | $3.90 | $3.90 | +630.0% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $3.75 | $4.56 | $4.74 | $4.93 | $4.98 | +32.8% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.09 | $2.85 | $3.11 | $3.26 | $3.36 | +1900.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.80 | $4.11 | $4.28 | $4.37 | $4.50 | +2630.0% |
| Butter (lb) | $3.95 | $4.38 | $4.64 | $4.87 | $5.02 | +27.1% |
| Bacon (lb) | $6.31 | $6.81 | $7.29 | $7.58 | $7.81 | +23.8% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.80 | $6.32 | $6.57 | $6.70 | $6.90 | +19.0% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.47 | $1.79 | $1.90 | $1.98 | $2.02 | +37.4% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $4.12 | $4.79 | $4.93 | $4.98 | $5.13 | +24.5% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $8.50 | $10.10 | $10.91 | $11.46 | $11.69 | +37.5% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.76 | $4.39 | $4.93 | $5.12 | $5.38 | +43.1% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $4.04 | $4.24 | $4.41 | $4.59 | $4.68 | +15.8% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.50 | $4.73 | $4.87 | $4.92 | $5.07 | +12.7% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.22 | $2.46 | $2.66 | $2.77 | $2.88 | +29.7% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.78 | $1.96 | $2.14 | $2.29 | $2.34 | +31.5% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.34 | $6.67 | $7.13 | $7.27 | $7.42 | +39.0% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $4.12 | $4.54 | $4.67 | $4.76 | $4.86 | +18.0% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.52 | $5.25 | $5.62 | $5.79 | $5.79 | +28.1% |
| Frozen Pizza | $6.32 | $7.51 | $8.03 | $8.60 | $8.68 | +37.3% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$12.95
Casual Dining
$23.71
Monthly Spend
$392.48
+3.88% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $8.03
$12.95
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $9.06
$13.99
+54.4%Chipotle
2022: $9.71
$14.50
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $4.27
$5.93
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