Baltimore, Maryland
In Baltimore, Maryland, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.88 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.42 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,558.89, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 3.14% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Baltimore's cost-of-living index of 108 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.88
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$1,558.89
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
3.14%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$14.74
Combo meal
Grocery Prices
Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | $1.80 | $2.15 | $2.70 | $4.00 | $2.22 | +23.3% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.47 | $3.68 | $3.61 | $3.76 | $3.84 | +10.7% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $3.91 | $4.90 | $5.04 | $5.29 | $5.34 | +36.6% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.32 | $3.16 | $3.45 | $3.58 | $3.69 | +59.1% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.89 | $4.08 | $4.20 | $4.33 | $4.29 | +10.3% |
| Butter (lb) | $4.29 | $4.85 | $5.09 | $5.24 | $5.40 | +25.9% |
| Bacon (lb) | $6.71 | $7.39 | $7.68 | $7.91 | $8.15 | +21.5% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.93 | $6.52 | $6.71 | $6.84 | $6.91 | +16.5% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.56 | $1.88 | $2.01 | $2.07 | $2.11 | +35.3% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $4.38 | $5.14 | $5.45 | $5.61 | $5.61 | +28.1% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $8.77 | $10.42 | $11.14 | $11.93 | $12.41 | +41.5% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.80 | $4.48 | $5.03 | $5.33 | $5.60 | +47.4% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $4.05 | $4.25 | $4.38 | $4.60 | $4.79 | +18.3% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.60 | $4.83 | $4.97 | $5.07 | $5.17 | +12.4% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.32 | $2.62 | $2.75 | $2.92 | $3.01 | +29.7% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.80 | $2.02 | $2.23 | $2.32 | $2.44 | +35.6% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.85 | $7.24 | $7.82 | $8.30 | $8.30 | +41.9% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $4.29 | $4.73 | $5.02 | $5.27 | $5.48 | +27.7% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.90 | $5.63 | $6.02 | $6.39 | $6.65 | +35.7% |
| Frozen Pizza | $6.59 | $7.83 | $8.54 | $8.87 | $9.04 | +37.2% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$14.74
Casual Dining
$28.08
Monthly Spend
$415.7
+4.73% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $9.14
$14.74
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $10.32
$15.92
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $11.05
$16.51
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $4.97
$6.90
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