Cleveland, Ohio
In Cleveland, Ohio, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.71 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.26 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $927.24, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 2% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Cleveland's cost-of-living index of 78 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.71
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$927.24
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$10.04
Combo meal
Grocery Prices
Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | $1.59 | $1.86 | $2.40 | $3.52 | $1.97 | +23.9% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.10 | $3.28 | $3.21 | $3.34 | $3.37 | +8.7% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $3.60 | $4.51 | $4.78 | $4.92 | $4.97 | +38.1% |
| Bread (loaf) | $1.93 | $2.61 | $2.82 | $2.93 | $2.93 | +51.8% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.33 | $3.60 | $3.78 | $3.74 | $3.78 | +13.5% |
| Butter (lb) | $3.91 | $4.42 | $4.64 | $4.83 | $4.88 | +24.8% |
| Bacon (lb) | $6.11 | $6.66 | $7.13 | $7.27 | $7.41 | +21.3% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.13 | $5.59 | $5.87 | $5.93 | $6.17 | +20.3% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.42 | $1.70 | $1.80 | $1.84 | $1.88 | +32.4% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $3.75 | $4.31 | $4.48 | $4.57 | $4.61 | +22.9% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $7.67 | $9.11 | $9.64 | $10.22 | $10.63 | +38.6% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.36 | $4.00 | $4.31 | $4.52 | $4.70 | +39.9% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $3.76 | $3.95 | $4.19 | $4.23 | $4.31 | +14.6% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $3.98 | $4.22 | $4.34 | $4.56 | $4.65 | +16.8% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.07 | $2.34 | $2.43 | $2.53 | $2.55 | +23.2% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.59 | $1.78 | $1.90 | $1.99 | $2.01 | +26.4% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.17 | $6.59 | $7.26 | $7.55 | $7.62 | +47.4% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $3.83 | $4.14 | $4.39 | $4.52 | $4.66 | +21.7% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.29 | $4.98 | $5.28 | $5.38 | $5.60 | +30.5% |
| Frozen Pizza | $5.71 | $6.99 | $7.62 | $8.16 | $8.24 | +44.3% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$10.04
Casual Dining
$18.48
Monthly Spend
$323.64
+3.95% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $6.22
$10.04
+61.4%Wendy's
2022: $7.03
$10.84
+54.2%Chipotle
2022: $7.53
$11.24
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $3.23
$4.49
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