Colorado Springs, Colorado
In Colorado Springs, Colorado, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.93 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.48 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,628.64, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 2.95% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Colorado Springs's cost-of-living index of 100 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.93
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$1,628.64
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.95%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$14.31
Combo meal
Price History
Grocery Prices
Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | $1.73 | $2.08 | $2.66 | $4.02 | $2.19 | +26.6% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.40 | $3.67 | $3.71 | $3.78 | $3.86 | +13.5% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $3.83 | $4.84 | $5.03 | $5.28 | $5.28 | +37.9% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.25 | $3.01 | $3.25 | $3.48 | $3.59 | +59.6% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.88 | $4.11 | $4.28 | $4.28 | $4.32 | +11.3% |
| Butter (lb) | $4.07 | $4.56 | $4.79 | $5.08 | $5.13 | +26.0% |
| Bacon (lb) | $6.43 | $6.94 | $7.50 | $7.88 | $7.95 | +23.6% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.86 | $6.45 | $6.84 | $6.97 | $7.11 | +21.3% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.47 | $1.76 | $1.87 | $1.93 | $1.97 | +34.0% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $4.24 | $4.88 | $4.97 | $5.12 | $5.17 | +21.9% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $8.24 | $9.89 | $10.47 | $11.10 | $11.32 | +37.4% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.72 | $4.43 | $4.82 | $5.06 | $5.37 | +44.4% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $3.84 | $4.11 | $4.23 | $4.31 | $4.35 | +13.3% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.37 | $4.63 | $4.72 | $4.76 | $4.90 | +12.1% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.16 | $2.40 | $2.52 | $2.59 | $2.69 | +24.5% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.80 | $2.00 | $2.16 | $2.29 | $2.36 | +31.1% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.33 | $6.66 | $7.34 | $7.48 | $7.71 | +44.7% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $4.33 | $4.68 | $4.91 | $5.21 | $5.21 | +20.3% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.80 | $5.52 | $5.97 | $6.21 | $6.46 | +34.6% |
| Frozen Pizza | $6.01 | $7.07 | $7.64 | $7.94 | $8.10 | +34.8% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$14.31
Casual Dining
$27.56
Monthly Spend
$437.37
+4.98% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $8.87
$14.31
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $10.02
$15.45
+54.2%Chipotle
2022: $10.73
$16.03
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $4.82
$6.70
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