Las Vegas, Nevada
In Las Vegas, Nevada, a gallon of regular gas costs $4.80 as of 2026-03-23 — $1.35 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,519.33, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 2.83% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Las Vegas's cost-of-living index of 98 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$4.80
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$1,519.33
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.83%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$12.44
Combo meal
Grocery Prices
Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | $1.80 | $2.15 | $2.81 | $4.16 | $2.29 | +27.2% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.58 | $3.75 | $3.64 | $3.75 | $3.86 | +7.8% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $4.08 | $5.11 | $5.26 | $5.41 | $5.57 | +36.5% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.23 | $3.07 | $3.28 | $3.44 | $3.51 | +57.4% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.70 | $3.96 | $4.00 | $4.08 | $4.08 | +10.3% |
| Butter (lb) | $4.04 | $4.57 | $4.80 | $4.99 | $5.19 | +28.5% |
| Bacon (lb) | $6.32 | $6.89 | $7.23 | $7.52 | $7.59 | +20.1% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.70 | $6.33 | $6.52 | $6.78 | $6.85 | +20.2% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.52 | $1.85 | $1.92 | $2.00 | $2.02 | +32.9% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $4.12 | $4.74 | $4.98 | $5.13 | $5.18 | +25.7% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $8.09 | $9.61 | $10.17 | $10.79 | $11.34 | +40.2% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.66 | $4.28 | $4.80 | $5.04 | $5.14 | +40.4% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $4.05 | $4.34 | $4.56 | $4.79 | $4.79 | +18.3% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.51 | $4.78 | $5.02 | $5.17 | $5.22 | +15.7% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.16 | $2.44 | $2.59 | $2.69 | $2.80 | +29.6% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.84 | $1.98 | $2.12 | $2.23 | $2.34 | +27.2% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.57 | $6.96 | $7.44 | $7.74 | $7.97 | +43.1% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $4.21 | $4.59 | $4.92 | $5.17 | $5.27 | +25.2% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.67 | $5.32 | $5.58 | $5.75 | $5.92 | +26.8% |
| Frozen Pizza | $6.27 | $7.45 | $8.21 | $8.62 | $8.70 | +38.8% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$12.44
Casual Dining
$24.21
Monthly Spend
$401.95
+3.3% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $7.71
$12.44
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $8.71
$13.44
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $9.33
$13.93
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $4.54
$6.31
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