Indianapolis, Indiana
In Indianapolis, Indiana, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.81 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.36 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $960.43, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 2.71% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Indianapolis's cost-of-living index of 85 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.81
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$960.43
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.71%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$10.94
Combo meal
Grocery Prices
Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | $1.66 | $2.00 | $2.53 | $3.82 | $2.06 | +24.1% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.36 | $3.63 | $3.67 | $3.78 | $3.82 | +13.7% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $3.64 | $4.42 | $4.59 | $4.72 | $4.72 | +29.7% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.03 | $2.77 | $3.05 | $3.30 | $3.37 | +66.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.47 | $3.68 | $3.71 | $3.75 | $3.83 | +10.4% |
| Butter (lb) | $3.99 | $4.51 | $4.69 | $4.78 | $4.97 | +24.6% |
| Bacon (lb) | $5.99 | $6.40 | $6.92 | $7.05 | $7.19 | +20.0% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.40 | $6.00 | $6.24 | $6.56 | $6.56 | +21.5% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.42 | $1.73 | $1.82 | $1.84 | $1.90 | +33.8% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $3.83 | $4.49 | $4.62 | $4.62 | $4.67 | +21.9% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $7.83 | $9.49 | $10.35 | $10.98 | $11.20 | +43.0% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.50 | $4.09 | $4.41 | $4.67 | $4.91 | +40.3% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $3.65 | $3.83 | $3.98 | $4.06 | $4.18 | +14.5% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.27 | $4.44 | $4.53 | $4.62 | $4.67 | +9.4% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.01 | $2.27 | $2.38 | $2.50 | $2.58 | +28.4% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.71 | $1.84 | $1.99 | $2.07 | $2.17 | +26.9% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.12 | $6.40 | $6.84 | $7.11 | $7.18 | +40.2% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $3.87 | $4.10 | $4.35 | $4.57 | $4.57 | +18.1% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.47 | $5.14 | $5.61 | $5.83 | $5.95 | +33.1% |
| Frozen Pizza | $6.00 | $7.27 | $7.85 | $8.32 | $8.66 | +44.3% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$10.94
Casual Dining
$20.53
Monthly Spend
$331.92
+5.49% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $6.78
$10.94
+61.4%Wendy's
2022: $7.66
$11.82
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $8.21
$12.25
+49.2%Starbucks
2022: $3.82
$5.30
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