Tulsa, Oklahoma
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.25 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.20 below the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,000, 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. Tulsa's cost-of-living index of 85 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.25
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$1,000
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.58%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$11.25
Combo meal
Electricity
11.4¢/kWh
~$103/mo avg bill
Car Insurance
$190/mo
$2,280/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 | $1.57 | $1.87 | $2.44 | $3.65 | $2.03 | +2960.0% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.21 | $3.40 | $3.43 | $3.53 | $3.64 | +630.0% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $3.59 | $4.54 | $4.72 | $5.01 | $5.06 | +40.9% |
| Bread (loaf) | $1.94 | $2.65 | $2.86 | $3.09 | $3.18 | +1900.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.32 | $3.48 | $3.58 | $3.54 | $3.54 | +2630.0% |
| Butter (lb) | $3.82 | $4.28 | $4.54 | $4.67 | $4.86 | +27.2% |
| Bacon (lb) | $5.85 | $6.44 | $6.89 | $7.02 | $7.09 | +21.2% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.17 | $5.80 | $5.97 | $6.09 | $6.15 | +19.0% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.31 | $1.58 | $1.68 | $1.71 | $1.73 | +32.1% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $3.70 | $4.34 | $4.56 | $4.60 | $4.60 | +24.3% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $7.73 | $9.09 | $9.92 | $10.42 | $10.84 | +40.2% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.52 | $4.11 | $4.48 | $4.80 | $5.09 | +44.6% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $3.56 | $3.81 | $3.96 | $4.04 | $4.20 | +18.0% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.09 | $4.29 | $4.51 | $4.69 | $4.74 | +15.9% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.04 | $2.24 | $2.40 | $2.49 | $2.54 | +24.5% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.60 | $1.72 | $1.86 | $1.95 | $1.97 | +23.1% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $4.95 | $6.25 | $6.88 | $7.16 | $7.16 | +44.6% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $3.86 | $4.25 | $4.55 | $4.78 | $4.83 | +25.1% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.28 | $4.87 | $5.32 | $5.53 | $5.70 | +33.2% |
| Frozen Pizza | $5.58 | $6.63 | $7.02 | $7.37 | $7.59 | +36.0% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$11.25
Casual Dining
$16.39
Monthly Spend
$291.42
+3.25% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $5.69
$9.18
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $6.43
$9.91
+54.1%Chipotle
2022: $6.88
$10.28
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $3.10
$4.31
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