Atlanta, Georgia
In Atlanta, Georgia, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.67 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.22 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,523.61, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 2.09% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Atlanta's cost-of-living index of 110 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.67
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$1,523.61
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.09%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$13.87
Combo meal
Grocery Prices
Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | $1.87 | $2.23 | $2.80 | $4.14 | $2.23 | +19.3% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.64 | $3.89 | $3.85 | $3.93 | $3.97 | +9.1% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $4.11 | $4.99 | $5.19 | $5.45 | $5.45 | +32.6% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.27 | $3.10 | $3.35 | $3.55 | $3.62 | +59.5% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.72 | $3.94 | $4.10 | $4.18 | $4.22 | +13.4% |
| Butter (lb) | $4.50 | $5.09 | $5.34 | $5.44 | $5.55 | +23.3% |
| Bacon (lb) | $6.56 | $7.23 | $7.82 | $7.97 | $8.37 | +27.6% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.79 | $6.37 | $6.69 | $6.96 | $7.24 | +25.0% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.58 | $1.93 | $2.07 | $2.13 | $2.17 | +37.3% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $4.50 | $5.17 | $5.43 | $5.59 | $5.70 | +26.7% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $8.93 | $10.61 | $11.34 | $11.91 | $12.27 | +37.4% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $4.03 | $4.71 | $5.08 | $5.28 | $5.44 | +35.0% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $4.20 | $4.45 | $4.63 | $4.82 | $4.87 | +16.0% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.63 | $4.81 | $5.10 | $5.31 | $5.31 | +14.7% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.33 | $2.61 | $2.79 | $2.99 | $3.02 | +29.6% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.83 | $1.97 | $2.09 | $2.19 | $2.28 | +24.6% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.49 | $6.93 | $7.48 | $7.70 | $7.78 | +41.7% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $4.50 | $4.76 | $5.00 | $5.15 | $5.31 | +18.0% |
| Cereal (family size) | $5.09 | $5.79 | $6.20 | $6.51 | $6.57 | +29.1% |
| Frozen Pizza | $6.32 | $7.51 | $8.19 | $8.59 | $8.76 | +38.6% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$13.87
Casual Dining
$26.40
Monthly Spend
$454.58
+4.51% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $8.60
$13.87
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $9.71
$14.98
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $10.40
$15.53
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $4.77
$6.62
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