Kansas City, Missouri
In Kansas 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 $1,010.45, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 3.09% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Kansas City's cost-of-living index of 85 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.43
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$1,010.45
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
3.09%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$10.62
Combo meal
Grocery Prices
Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | $1.64 | $1.92 | $2.41 | $3.60 | $2.00 | +22.0% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.19 | $3.45 | $3.45 | $3.48 | $3.48 | +9.1% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $3.79 | $4.70 | $4.84 | $4.98 | $5.03 | +32.7% |
| Bread (loaf) | $1.99 | $2.71 | $2.96 | $3.17 | $3.30 | +65.8% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.44 | $3.72 | $3.79 | $3.79 | $3.75 | +9.0% |
| Butter (lb) | $4.07 | $4.65 | $4.98 | $5.13 | $5.23 | +28.5% |
| Bacon (lb) | $6.11 | $6.66 | $6.99 | $7.27 | $7.34 | +20.1% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.51 | $5.94 | $6.12 | $6.24 | $6.30 | +14.3% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.45 | $1.77 | $1.90 | $1.92 | $1.92 | +32.4% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $3.95 | $4.59 | $4.73 | $4.82 | $4.92 | +24.6% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $8.31 | $9.87 | $10.55 | $11.08 | $11.30 | +36.0% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.50 | $4.05 | $4.54 | $4.72 | $4.81 | +37.4% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $3.65 | $3.91 | $4.11 | $4.23 | $4.23 | +15.9% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.19 | $4.31 | $4.44 | $4.57 | $4.61 | +10.0% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.15 | $2.41 | $2.55 | $2.65 | $2.76 | +28.4% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.66 | $1.79 | $1.95 | $2.05 | $2.13 | +28.3% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.01 | $6.39 | $6.90 | $7.03 | $7.17 | +43.1% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $3.99 | $4.22 | $4.39 | $4.57 | $4.66 | +16.8% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.38 | $5.14 | $5.61 | $5.72 | $5.95 | +35.8% |
| Frozen Pizza | $5.77 | $6.92 | $7.62 | $7.92 | $8.24 | +42.8% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$10.62
Casual Dining
$19.16
Monthly Spend
$343.69
+5.22% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $6.58
$10.62
+61.4%Wendy's
2022: $7.43
$11.47
+54.4%Chipotle
2022: $7.96
$11.89
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $3.64
$5.05
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