Seattle, Washington
In Seattle, 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 $2,400, 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. Seattle's cost-of-living index of 122 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$5.27
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$2,400
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.58%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$15.50
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 | $2.17 | $2.51 | $3.28 | $4.85 | $2.67 | +2960.0% |
| Milk (gallon) | $4.27 | $4.61 | $4.61 | $4.80 | $4.99 | +630.0% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $4.82 | $6.04 | $6.41 | $6.66 | $6.86 | +42.3% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.63 | $3.51 | $3.79 | $4.02 | $4.14 | +1900.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $4.78 | $4.97 | $5.02 | $5.12 | $5.12 | +2630.0% |
| Butter (lb) | $5.17 | $5.79 | $6.14 | $6.26 | $6.51 | +25.9% |
| Bacon (lb) | $8.17 | $8.82 | $9.44 | $9.82 | $10.11 | +23.7% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $7.36 | $8.10 | $8.42 | $8.67 | $8.93 | +21.3% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.92 | $2.34 | $2.41 | $2.51 | $2.51 | +30.7% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $5.23 | $6.13 | $6.38 | $6.51 | $6.71 | +28.3% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $10.37 | $12.57 | $13.71 | $14.40 | $14.83 | +43.0% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $4.87 | $5.80 | $6.44 | $6.89 | $7.24 | +48.7% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $4.73 | $5.01 | $5.11 | $5.37 | $5.37 | +13.5% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $5.71 | $6.06 | $6.37 | $6.63 | $6.69 | +17.2% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.79 | $3.09 | $3.34 | $3.47 | $3.57 | +28.0% |
| Lettuce (head) | $2.13 | $2.34 | $2.58 | $2.68 | $2.79 | +31.0% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $6.64 | $8.38 | $9.05 | $9.32 | $9.51 | +43.2% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $5.12 | $5.58 | $5.92 | $6.22 | $6.28 | +22.7% |
| Cereal (family size) | $5.97 | $6.93 | $7.49 | $7.71 | $7.94 | +33.0% |
| Frozen Pizza | $7.41 | $8.98 | $9.80 | $10.28 | $10.59 | +42.9% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$15.50
Casual Dining
$53.59
Monthly Spend
$798.87
+3.68% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $15.36
$24.77
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $17.34
$26.75
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $18.58
$27.74
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $8.87
$12.32
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