Tallahassee, Florida
In Tallahassee, Florida, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.93 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.48 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,400, 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. Tallahassee's cost-of-living index of 88 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.93
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$1,400
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.58%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$11.90
Combo meal
Electricity
14.2¢/kWh
~$128/mo avg bill
Car Insurance
$265/mo
$3,180/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 | $1.70 | $2.01 | $2.55 | $3.77 | $2.05 | +2960.0% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.27 | $3.43 | $3.36 | $3.46 | $3.53 | +630.0% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $3.69 | $4.62 | $4.80 | $4.99 | $5.09 | +37.9% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.05 | $2.80 | $3.02 | $3.20 | $3.26 | +1900.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.48 | $3.62 | $3.80 | $3.84 | $3.96 | +2630.0% |
| Butter (lb) | $3.92 | $4.35 | $4.48 | $4.66 | $4.90 | +25.0% |
| Bacon (lb) | $6.25 | $6.75 | $7.16 | $7.52 | $7.75 | +24.0% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.69 | $6.32 | $6.64 | $6.77 | $6.91 | +21.4% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.44 | $1.74 | $1.83 | $1.85 | $1.87 | +29.9% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $4.08 | $4.65 | $4.93 | $5.08 | $5.08 | +24.5% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $8.42 | $10.10 | $11.02 | $11.46 | $12.04 | +43.0% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.69 | $4.31 | $4.74 | $5.02 | $5.12 | +38.8% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $3.69 | $3.87 | $4.02 | $4.14 | $4.22 | +14.4% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.28 | $4.45 | $4.63 | $4.72 | $4.91 | +14.7% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.14 | $2.37 | $2.49 | $2.64 | $2.72 | +27.1% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.75 | $1.91 | $2.08 | $2.16 | $2.25 | +28.6% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.45 | $6.81 | $7.43 | $7.80 | $8.04 | +47.5% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $3.84 | $4.15 | $4.44 | $4.66 | $4.80 | +25.0% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.62 | $5.37 | $5.75 | $5.92 | $6.10 | +32.0% |
| Frozen Pizza | $5.96 | $7.22 | $7.72 | $8.27 | $8.35 | +40.1% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$11.90
Casual Dining
$22.44
Monthly Spend
$338.33
+3.15% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $7.38
$11.90
+61.2%Wendy's
2022: $8.33
$12.85
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $8.93
$13.33
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $3.85
$5.35
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