Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
In Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.25 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.20 below the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $959.79, 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. Oklahoma City's cost-of-living index of 78 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.25
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$959.79
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.83%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$9.55
Combo meal
Grocery Prices
Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | $1.66 | $1.98 | $2.56 | $3.83 | $2.09 | +25.9% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.06 | $3.34 | $3.24 | $3.34 | $3.47 | +13.4% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $3.71 | $4.51 | $4.69 | $4.97 | $5.12 | +38.0% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.05 | $2.74 | $2.93 | $3.14 | $3.27 | +59.5% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.50 | $3.67 | $3.82 | $3.78 | $3.78 | +8.0% |
| Butter (lb) | $3.98 | $4.50 | $4.73 | $4.82 | $5.06 | +27.1% |
| Bacon (lb) | $5.87 | $6.40 | $6.85 | $6.98 | $7.26 | +23.7% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.45 | $5.88 | $6.05 | $6.11 | $6.11 | +12.1% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.38 | $1.70 | $1.77 | $1.80 | $1.84 | +33.3% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $3.91 | $4.54 | $4.67 | $4.76 | $4.81 | +23.0% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $7.91 | $9.59 | $10.25 | $10.65 | $11.19 | +41.5% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.33 | $3.97 | $4.37 | $4.54 | $4.77 | +43.2% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $3.68 | $3.98 | $4.14 | $4.31 | $4.48 | +21.7% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.10 | $4.35 | $4.52 | $4.61 | $4.80 | +17.1% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.01 | $2.30 | $2.41 | $2.51 | $2.59 | +28.9% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.61 | $1.75 | $1.91 | $2.01 | $2.09 | +29.8% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.17 | $6.46 | $6.91 | $7.26 | $7.48 | +44.7% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $3.72 | $4.06 | $4.31 | $4.44 | $4.44 | +19.4% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.25 | $4.89 | $5.28 | $5.38 | $5.43 | +27.8% |
| Frozen Pizza | $5.65 | $6.64 | $7.17 | $7.68 | $7.83 | +38.6% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$9.55
Casual Dining
$17.76
Monthly Spend
$285.06
+5.01% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $5.92
$9.55
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $6.69
$10.31
+54.1%Chipotle
2022: $7.16
$10.70
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $3.36
$4.66
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