Jefferson City, Missouri
In Jefferson City, Missouri, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.43 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.02 below the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $830.49, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 2.73% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Jefferson City's cost-of-living index of 72 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.43
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$830.49
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.73%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$8.46
Combo meal
Grocery Prices
Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | $1.58 | $1.85 | $2.34 | $3.53 | $1.96 | +24.1% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.01 | $3.25 | $3.22 | $3.38 | $3.48 | +15.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $3.44 | $4.31 | $4.62 | $4.85 | $5.05 | +46.8% |
| Bread (loaf) | $1.88 | $2.54 | $2.69 | $2.82 | $2.88 | +53.2% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.41 | $3.69 | $3.72 | $3.83 | $3.91 | +14.7% |
| Butter (lb) | $3.62 | $4.05 | $4.34 | $4.51 | $4.65 | +28.5% |
| Bacon (lb) | $5.89 | $6.42 | $6.74 | $6.94 | $7.15 | +21.4% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.15 | $5.55 | $5.83 | $6.06 | $6.12 | +18.8% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.33 | $1.62 | $1.67 | $1.69 | $1.69 | +27.1% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $3.88 | $4.51 | $4.69 | $4.83 | $5.03 | +29.6% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $7.47 | $8.96 | $9.77 | $10.16 | $10.26 | +37.3% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.31 | $3.98 | $4.29 | $4.59 | $4.77 | +44.1% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $3.59 | $3.84 | $4.03 | $4.15 | $4.28 | +19.2% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $3.88 | $4.07 | $4.23 | $4.40 | $4.44 | +14.4% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $1.88 | $2.08 | $2.25 | $2.34 | $2.39 | +27.1% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.57 | $1.73 | $1.91 | $1.99 | $2.03 | +29.3% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $4.88 | $6.22 | $6.72 | $7.06 | $7.13 | +46.1% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $3.62 | $3.95 | $4.15 | $4.36 | $4.49 | +24.0% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.31 | $4.91 | $5.31 | $5.58 | $5.58 | +29.5% |
| Frozen Pizza | $5.56 | $6.74 | $7.13 | $7.56 | $7.71 | +38.7% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$8.46
Casual Dining
$16.56
Monthly Spend
$277.03
+3.22% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $5.25
$8.46
+61.1%Wendy's
2022: $5.92
$9.14
+54.4%Chipotle
2022: $6.35
$9.48
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $3.08
$4.28
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