Cranston, Rhode Island
In Cranston, Rhode Island, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.77 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.32 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $2,365.91, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 2.63% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Cranston's cost-of-living index of 112 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.77
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$2,365.91
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.63%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$16.13
Combo meal
Grocery Prices
Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | $1.91 | $2.21 | $2.77 | $4.06 | $2.23 | +16.8% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.78 | $4.04 | $3.92 | $3.96 | $4.04 | +6.9% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $4.31 | $5.40 | $5.73 | $6.02 | $6.20 | +43.9% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.31 | $3.15 | $3.40 | $3.60 | $3.71 | +60.6% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.79 | $4.06 | $4.22 | $4.22 | $4.30 | +13.5% |
| Butter (lb) | $4.40 | $4.93 | $5.12 | $5.38 | $5.65 | +28.4% |
| Bacon (lb) | $6.81 | $7.43 | $7.88 | $8.28 | $8.36 | +22.8% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $6.02 | $6.62 | $6.75 | $6.95 | $7.09 | +17.8% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.51 | $1.82 | $1.93 | $2.03 | $2.05 | +35.8% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $4.23 | $4.96 | $5.26 | $5.37 | $5.53 | +30.7% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $8.73 | $10.69 | $11.43 | $12.12 | $12.48 | +43.0% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.94 | $4.70 | $5.17 | $5.37 | $5.64 | +43.1% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $4.15 | $4.44 | $4.57 | $4.75 | $4.89 | +17.8% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.62 | $4.90 | $5.05 | $5.20 | $5.41 | +17.1% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.33 | $2.61 | $2.77 | $2.94 | $3.03 | +30.0% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.94 | $2.16 | $2.33 | $2.42 | $2.47 | +27.3% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.99 | $7.41 | $8.00 | $8.32 | $8.32 | +38.9% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $4.53 | $4.84 | $4.98 | $5.08 | $5.29 | +16.8% |
| Cereal (family size) | $5.03 | $5.84 | $6.37 | $6.69 | $6.89 | +37.0% |
| Frozen Pizza | $6.37 | $7.80 | $8.34 | $9.02 | $9.38 | +47.3% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$16.13
Casual Dining
$32.26
Monthly Spend
$515.68
+3.56% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $10.00
$16.13
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $11.29
$17.42
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $12.10
$18.07
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $5.76
$8.00
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