Minneapolis, Minnesota
In Minneapolis, Minnesota, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.52 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.54 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,664, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Minneapolis's cost-of-living index of 106 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.52
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,664
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$13.00
Combo meal
Electricity
14.98¢
per kWh · ~$135/mo
Car Insurance
$157/mo
$1,880/yr
Median Household Income
$96,339
27.2% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$5.58 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$8.31 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$7.20 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$1.95 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$5.17 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$12.67 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$5.95 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.77 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$5.17 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.86 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.43 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.79 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$5.26 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$6.65 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$8.85 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.38 | $5.58 | +27.4% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.78 | $8.31 | +22.6% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.99 | $7.20 | +20.2% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.50 | $1.95 | +30.0% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.20 | $5.17 | +23.1% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $8.95 | $12.67 | +41.6% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $4.08 | $5.95 | +45.8% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.00 | $4.77 | +19.2% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.60 | $5.17 | +12.4% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.27 | $2.86 | +26.0% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.91 | $2.43 | +27.2% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.45 | $7.79 | +42.9% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.29 | $5.26 | +22.6% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.00 | $6.65 | +33.0% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $6.14 | $8.85 | +44.1% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$13.00
Casual Dining
$24.59
Monthly Spend
$455.31
+3.23% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $8.54
$13.77
+61.2%Wendy's
2022: $9.64
$14.87
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $10.33
$15.42
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $4.71
$6.54
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Average 1BR: $1,364/mo · 2BR: $1,964/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
917k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,734
$90k/yr
Top Sector
Professional & Business Services
Household vs Worker Pay
$96k
household median
Employment by Sector — Minneapolis
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$118k/yr
~$67k/yr
~$78k/yr
~$148k/yr
~$37k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 27053
Highest Paying Sector
Financial Activities
$2,854/wk · $148k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$720/wk · $37k/yr
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