Cost of LivingUpdated 2026-03-23

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.94 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.49 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,877.15, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 2.99% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Harrisburg's cost-of-living index of 88 puts it below the national average of 100.

Key Numbers

Gas (Regular)

$3.94

National: $3.45

155.0%vs. 2022

Avg Rent (All)

$1,877.15

National: $1,900

87.9%vs. 2022

Grocery Inflation

2.99%

Year-over-year

Fast Food Avg

$13.20

Combo meal

4.6%YoY

Grocery Prices

Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present

Item20222023202420252026Change
Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility$1.75$2.02$2.56$3.71$2.02+15.4%
Milk (gallon)$3.33$3.60$3.64$3.75$3.83+15.0%
Ground Beef (lb)$3.80$4.71$4.85$5.04$5.14+35.3%
Bread (loaf)$2.14$2.92$3.09$3.34$3.41+59.3%
Chicken Breast (lb)$3.62$3.80$3.87$3.87$3.95+9.1%
Butter (lb)$4.00$4.57$4.80$4.89$4.99+24.8%
Bacon (lb)$6.13$6.62$7.02$7.23$7.52+22.7%
Cheddar Cheese (lb)$5.69$6.38$6.77$6.90$7.11+25.0%
Pasta (lb)$1.41$1.75$1.87$1.89$1.93+36.9%
Rice (5 lb)$3.88$4.37$4.59$4.73$4.78+23.2%
Coffee (12 oz)$8.25$9.90$10.69$11.11$11.44+38.7%
Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage$3.58$4.27$4.70$5.03$5.34+49.2%
Potatoes (5 lb)$3.69$3.87$4.02$4.06$4.06+10.0%
Apples (3 lb)$4.11$4.23$4.36$4.54$4.63+12.7%
Tomatoes (lb)$2.03$2.25$2.43$2.53$2.66+31.0%
Lettuce (head)$1.78$2.00$2.18$2.27$2.36+32.6%
Cooking Oil (48 oz)$5.08$6.48$6.86$7.06$7.20+41.7%
Yogurt (32 oz)$4.08$4.36$4.53$4.66$4.75+16.4%
Cereal (family size)$4.43$5.15$5.57$5.91$6.15+38.8%
Frozen Pizza$5.84$7.01$7.42$7.87$8.11+38.9%

Dining & Restaurants

Fast Food Meal

$13.20

Casual Dining

$26.66

Monthly Spend

$452.21

+4.61% YoY

Chain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today

Combo meal / typical order for one

McDonald's

2022: $8.18

$13.20

+61.4%

Wendy's

2022: $9.24

$14.26

+54.3%

Chipotle

2022: $9.90

$14.78

+49.3%

Starbucks

2022: $4.35

$6.04

+38.9%

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