New York, New York
In New York, New York, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.98 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.08 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $3,258, 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. New York's cost-of-living index of 138 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.98
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$3,258
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$15.50
Combo meal
Electricity
28.37¢
per kWh · ~$255/mo
Car Insurance
$248/mo
$2,980/yr
Median Household Income
$104,553
45% 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)
$6.58 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$10.62 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$9.28 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$2.58 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$6.49 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$15.71 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$6.96 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$5.75 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$6.87 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$3.60 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.90 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$9.50 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$6.47 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$8.50 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$11.58 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) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.27 | $6.58 | +24.9% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $8.65 | $10.62 | +22.8% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $7.65 | $9.28 | +21.3% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.90 | $2.58 | +35.8% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.27 | $6.49 | +23.1% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $11.10 | $15.71 | +41.5% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $4.82 | $6.96 | +44.4% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.12 | $5.75 | +12.3% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.88 | $6.87 | +16.8% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.84 | $3.60 | +26.8% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.26 | $2.90 | +28.3% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.83 | $9.50 | +39.1% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.59 | $6.47 | +15.7% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.39 | $8.50 | +33.0% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $7.86 | $11.58 | +47.3% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$15.50
Casual Dining
$50.49
Monthly Spend
$884.72
+3.96% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $15.96
$25.75
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $18.02
$27.81
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $19.31
$28.84
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $8.14
$11.30
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Average 1BR: $2,672/mo · 2BR: $3,844/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
2467k
Median Weekly Pay
$3,175
$165k/yr
Top Sector
Professional & Business Services
Household vs Worker Pay
$105k
household median
Employment by Sector — New York
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$173k/yr
~$352k/yr
~$98k/yr
~$67k/yr
~$101k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 36061
Highest Paying Sector
Financial Activities
$6,767/wk · $352k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$1,285/wk · $67k/yr
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