Lansing, Michigan
In Lansing, Michigan, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.92 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.47 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $979.26, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 2.57% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Lansing's cost-of-living index of 80 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.92
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$979.26
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.57%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$10.10
Combo meal
Grocery Prices
Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | $1.61 | $1.88 | $2.38 | $3.45 | $1.90 | +18.0% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.22 | $3.41 | $3.34 | $3.41 | $3.44 | +6.8% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $3.71 | $4.55 | $4.73 | $4.87 | $4.97 | +34.0% |
| Bread (loaf) | $1.99 | $2.69 | $2.88 | $3.05 | $3.14 | +57.8% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.33 | $3.46 | $3.56 | $3.56 | $3.60 | +8.1% |
| Butter (lb) | $3.90 | $4.41 | $4.68 | $4.87 | $4.97 | +27.4% |
| Bacon (lb) | $6.16 | $6.72 | $7.19 | $7.48 | $7.86 | +27.6% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.44 | $5.98 | $6.16 | $6.41 | $6.67 | +22.6% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.38 | $1.68 | $1.78 | $1.85 | $1.87 | +35.5% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $3.79 | $4.31 | $4.53 | $4.62 | $4.81 | +26.9% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $7.74 | $9.38 | $10.23 | $10.85 | $11.40 | +47.3% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.50 | $4.05 | $4.46 | $4.68 | $4.87 | +39.1% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $3.57 | $3.82 | $3.97 | $4.05 | $4.05 | +13.4% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.26 | $4.52 | $4.65 | $4.84 | $4.99 | +17.1% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.02 | $2.26 | $2.40 | $2.52 | $2.60 | +28.7% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.72 | $1.89 | $2.02 | $2.14 | $2.20 | +27.9% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.16 | $6.45 | $7.04 | $7.32 | $7.39 | +43.2% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $3.90 | $4.13 | $4.42 | $4.60 | $4.69 | +20.3% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.46 | $5.13 | $5.49 | $5.77 | $5.83 | +30.7% |
| Frozen Pizza | $5.93 | $6.97 | $7.38 | $7.90 | $8.22 | +38.6% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$10.10
Casual Dining
$17.48
Monthly Spend
$274.08
+4.3% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $6.26
$10.10
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $7.07
$10.91
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $7.57
$11.31
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $3.46
$4.80
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