Wichita, Kansas
In Wichita, Kansas, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.26 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.19 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. Wichita's cost-of-living index of 85 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.26
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
13.5¢/kWh
~$122/mo avg bill
Car Insurance
$173/mo
$2,080/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 | $1.69 | $1.97 | $2.55 | $3.85 | $2.12 | +2960.0% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.35 | $3.66 | $3.59 | $3.70 | $3.70 | +630.0% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $3.56 | $4.41 | $4.68 | $4.96 | $5.11 | +43.5% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.07 | $2.82 | $3.08 | $3.30 | $3.37 | +1900.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.47 | $3.71 | $3.90 | $3.90 | $3.90 | +2630.0% |
| Butter (lb) | $3.90 | $4.32 | $4.49 | $4.67 | $4.81 | +23.3% |
| Bacon (lb) | $5.92 | $6.39 | $6.71 | $6.98 | $7.12 | +20.3% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.28 | $5.87 | $6.04 | $6.16 | $6.22 | +17.8% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.32 | $1.64 | $1.72 | $1.79 | $1.81 | +37.1% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $3.90 | $4.44 | $4.66 | $4.71 | $4.76 | +22.1% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $7.59 | $8.93 | $9.64 | $10.12 | $10.42 | +37.3% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.39 | $3.96 | $4.31 | $4.52 | $4.65 | +37.2% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $3.61 | $3.86 | $4.01 | $4.21 | $4.34 | +20.2% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.31 | $4.43 | $4.65 | $4.79 | $4.98 | +15.5% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.04 | $2.28 | $2.47 | $2.62 | $2.67 | +30.9% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.71 | $1.92 | $2.07 | $2.17 | $2.21 | +29.2% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.21 | $6.58 | $7.04 | $7.39 | $7.54 | +44.7% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $3.71 | $4.09 | $4.25 | $4.42 | $4.60 | +24.0% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.28 | $5.02 | $5.37 | $5.47 | $5.47 | +27.8% |
| Frozen Pizza | $5.76 | $6.98 | $7.61 | $8.07 | $8.15 | +41.5% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$11.25
Casual Dining
$19.14
Monthly Spend
$295.69
+4.88% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $6.01
$9.70
+61.4%Wendy's
2022: $6.79
$10.48
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $7.27
$10.86
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $3.53
$4.90
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