Portland, Maine
In Portland, Maine, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.80 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.35 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $2,239.79, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 3.42% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Portland's cost-of-living index of 105 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.80
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$2,239.79
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
3.42%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$14.96
Combo meal
Grocery Prices
Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | $1.87 | $2.16 | $2.71 | $4.05 | $2.23 | +19.3% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.61 | $3.82 | $3.71 | $3.78 | $3.78 | +4.7% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $4.07 | $5.15 | $5.52 | $5.85 | $5.85 | +43.7% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.25 | $3.07 | $3.35 | $3.52 | $3.55 | +57.8% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.96 | $4.24 | $4.41 | $4.50 | $4.54 | +14.6% |
| Butter (lb) | $4.20 | $4.75 | $4.94 | $5.09 | $5.35 | +27.4% |
| Bacon (lb) | $6.63 | $7.16 | $7.51 | $7.89 | $8.05 | +21.4% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.74 | $6.25 | $6.57 | $6.70 | $6.90 | +20.2% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.58 | $1.93 | $1.99 | $2.03 | $2.03 | +28.5% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $4.20 | $4.78 | $4.87 | $5.02 | $5.12 | +21.9% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $8.41 | $9.89 | $10.79 | $11.44 | $11.67 | +38.8% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.95 | $4.71 | $5.18 | $5.49 | $5.71 | +44.6% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $4.08 | $4.32 | $4.49 | $4.58 | $4.72 | +15.7% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.45 | $4.67 | $4.76 | $4.95 | $5.00 | +12.4% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.31 | $2.56 | $2.71 | $2.79 | $2.87 | +24.2% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.89 | $2.10 | $2.27 | $2.41 | $2.46 | +30.2% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.55 | $6.94 | $7.35 | $7.80 | $7.88 | +42.0% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $4.28 | $4.71 | $4.85 | $5.09 | $5.09 | +18.9% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.90 | $5.75 | $6.15 | $6.33 | $6.52 | +33.1% |
| Frozen Pizza | $6.51 | $7.73 | $8.18 | $8.50 | $8.67 | +33.2% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$14.96
Casual Dining
$33.08
Monthly Spend
$479.13
+4.6% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $9.28
$14.96
+61.2%Wendy's
2022: $10.47
$16.16
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $11.22
$16.76
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $5.29
$7.35
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