Burlington, Vermont
In Burlington, Vermont, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.86 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.41 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $2,273.13, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 2.31% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Burlington's cost-of-living index of 112 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.86
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$2,273.13
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.31%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$17.30
Combo meal
Grocery Prices
Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | $1.81 | $2.11 | $2.70 | $4.00 | $2.20 | +21.5% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.67 | $3.97 | $3.89 | $4.05 | $4.09 | +11.4% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $4.02 | $4.89 | $5.08 | $5.33 | $5.38 | +33.8% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.28 | $3.08 | $3.33 | $3.57 | $3.57 | +56.6% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $4.03 | $4.31 | $4.39 | $4.48 | $4.52 | +12.2% |
| Butter (lb) | $4.40 | $4.83 | $5.12 | $5.32 | $5.48 | +24.5% |
| Bacon (lb) | $6.61 | $7.14 | $7.57 | $8.03 | $8.19 | +23.9% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $6.26 | $6.82 | $7.02 | $7.23 | $7.30 | +16.6% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.57 | $1.95 | $2.09 | $2.15 | $2.15 | +36.9% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $4.58 | $5.27 | $5.43 | $5.43 | $5.54 | +21.0% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $8.73 | $10.69 | $11.55 | $12.25 | $12.62 | +44.6% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.86 | $4.60 | $5.11 | $5.36 | $5.57 | +44.3% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $4.15 | $4.40 | $4.48 | $4.57 | $4.66 | +12.3% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.76 | $4.95 | $5.10 | $5.31 | $5.47 | +14.9% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.37 | $2.65 | $2.78 | $2.98 | $3.13 | +32.1% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.91 | $2.12 | $2.31 | $2.40 | $2.52 | +31.9% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.76 | $7.27 | $7.77 | $8.00 | $8.08 | +40.3% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $4.36 | $4.76 | $5.00 | $5.20 | $5.30 | +21.6% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.98 | $5.78 | $6.18 | $6.56 | $6.62 | +32.9% |
| Frozen Pizza | $6.63 | $8.12 | $8.86 | $9.20 | $9.57 | +44.3% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$17.30
Casual Dining
$34.27
Monthly Spend
$522.87
+4.72% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $10.73
$17.30
+61.2%Wendy's
2022: $12.11
$18.68
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $12.98
$19.38
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $5.76
$8.00
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