New Orleans, Louisiana
In New Orleans, Louisiana, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.58 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.13 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,129.6, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 2.86% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. New Orleans's cost-of-living index of 90 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.58
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$1,129.6
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.86%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$10.80
Combo meal
Grocery Prices
Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | $1.73 | $2.00 | $2.56 | $3.79 | $2.08 | +20.2% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.49 | $3.81 | $3.81 | $3.92 | $4.08 | +16.9% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $3.91 | $4.80 | $4.99 | $5.24 | $5.24 | +34.0% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.13 | $2.88 | $3.11 | $3.30 | $3.37 | +58.2% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.62 | $3.80 | $3.99 | $4.07 | $4.11 | +13.5% |
| Butter (lb) | $4.11 | $4.51 | $4.69 | $4.88 | $4.98 | +21.2% |
| Bacon (lb) | $6.30 | $6.74 | $7.14 | $7.35 | $7.57 | +20.2% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.62 | $6.12 | $6.36 | $6.49 | $6.69 | +19.0% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.43 | $1.76 | $1.83 | $1.87 | $1.87 | +30.8% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $4.07 | $4.63 | $4.72 | $4.77 | $4.82 | +18.4% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $8.08 | $9.70 | $10.37 | $11.11 | $11.33 | +40.2% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.72 | $4.35 | $4.79 | $5.18 | $5.44 | +46.2% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $3.84 | $4.11 | $4.32 | $4.41 | $4.50 | +17.2% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.36 | $4.58 | $4.81 | $4.86 | $5.01 | +14.9% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.11 | $2.39 | $2.53 | $2.63 | $2.68 | +27.0% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.73 | $1.94 | $2.07 | $2.13 | $2.15 | +24.3% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.44 | $6.94 | $7.42 | $7.72 | $7.95 | +46.1% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $3.91 | $4.27 | $4.44 | $4.66 | $4.75 | +21.5% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.70 | $5.51 | $5.90 | $6.07 | $6.25 | +33.0% |
| Frozen Pizza | $5.77 | $6.85 | $7.47 | $7.84 | $8.16 | +41.4% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$10.80
Casual Dining
$19.87
Monthly Spend
$356.49
+3.52% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $6.70
$10.80
+61.2%Wendy's
2022: $7.56
$11.66
+54.2%Chipotle
2022: $8.10
$12.10
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $3.83
$5.32
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