Little Rock, Arkansas
In Little Rock, Arkansas, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.40 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.05 below the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $921.4, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 2.64% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Little Rock's cost-of-living index of 72 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.40
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$921.4
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.64%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$8.29
Combo meal
Grocery Prices
Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | $1.58 | $1.83 | $2.30 | $3.47 | $1.95 | +23.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.11 | $3.36 | $3.33 | $3.40 | $3.43 | +10.3% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $3.44 | $4.35 | $4.61 | $4.89 | $5.09 | +48.0% |
| Bread (loaf) | $1.90 | $2.54 | $2.69 | $2.88 | $3.00 | +57.9% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.28 | $3.48 | $3.55 | $3.66 | $3.73 | +13.7% |
| Butter (lb) | $3.88 | $4.39 | $4.70 | $4.79 | $4.98 | +28.4% |
| Bacon (lb) | $5.71 | $6.29 | $6.73 | $7.07 | $7.35 | +28.7% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.05 | $5.61 | $5.72 | $5.95 | $6.13 | +21.4% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.31 | $1.61 | $1.69 | $1.72 | $1.75 | +33.6% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $3.66 | $4.12 | $4.24 | $4.28 | $4.41 | +20.5% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $7.85 | $9.33 | $10.18 | $10.69 | $11.23 | +43.1% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.37 | $4.06 | $4.38 | $4.74 | $4.88 | +44.8% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $3.69 | $3.87 | $3.94 | $4.06 | $4.18 | +13.3% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $3.96 | $4.16 | $4.33 | $4.46 | $4.55 | +14.9% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $1.91 | $2.16 | $2.24 | $2.40 | $2.47 | +29.3% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.63 | $1.81 | $1.97 | $2.05 | $2.07 | +27.0% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $4.93 | $6.10 | $6.52 | $6.85 | $7.06 | +43.2% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $3.66 | $3.91 | $4.11 | $4.27 | $4.31 | +17.8% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.13 | $4.75 | $5.18 | $5.44 | $5.66 | +37.0% |
| Frozen Pizza | $5.56 | $6.61 | $7.14 | $7.42 | $7.57 | +36.2% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$8.29
Casual Dining
$16.89
Monthly Spend
$267.15
+5.26% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $5.14
$8.29
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $5.80
$8.95
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $6.22
$9.28
+49.2%Starbucks
2022: $2.94
$4.09
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