Portland, Oregon
In Portland, Oregon, a gallon of regular gas costs $4.85 as of 2026-03-23 — $1.40 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $3,066.62, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 2.88% 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 128 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$4.85
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$3,066.62
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.88%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$22.39
Combo meal
Grocery Prices
Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | $2.00 | $2.38 | $3.08 | $4.60 | $2.56 | +28.0% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.81 | $4.08 | $4.12 | $4.20 | $4.20 | +10.2% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $4.35 | $5.45 | $5.72 | $5.89 | $6.07 | +39.5% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.50 | $3.31 | $3.57 | $3.82 | $3.86 | +54.4% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $4.15 | $4.44 | $4.53 | $4.53 | $4.67 | +12.5% |
| Butter (lb) | $4.58 | $5.13 | $5.33 | $5.60 | $5.83 | +27.3% |
| Bacon (lb) | $7.37 | $8.04 | $8.44 | $8.95 | $9.31 | +26.3% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $6.51 | $7.16 | $7.30 | $7.52 | $7.67 | +17.8% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.62 | $1.96 | $2.10 | $2.12 | $2.14 | +32.1% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $4.62 | $5.37 | $5.58 | $5.69 | $5.69 | +23.2% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $9.17 | $11.22 | $11.88 | $12.60 | $12.98 | +41.5% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $4.18 | $5.03 | $5.59 | $5.87 | $5.98 | +43.1% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $4.31 | $4.57 | $4.75 | $4.79 | $4.98 | +15.5% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $5.20 | $5.46 | $5.68 | $5.85 | $5.91 | +13.7% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.50 | $2.86 | $3.00 | $3.09 | $3.12 | +24.8% |
| Lettuce (head) | $2.00 | $2.18 | $2.38 | $2.45 | $2.50 | +25.0% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $6.05 | $7.49 | $8.17 | $8.67 | $8.75 | +44.6% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $4.67 | $5.14 | $5.34 | $5.55 | $5.60 | +19.9% |
| Cereal (family size) | $5.44 | $6.26 | $6.70 | $6.97 | $7.04 | +29.4% |
| Frozen Pizza | $6.69 | $8.11 | $8.93 | $9.37 | $9.65 | +44.2% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$22.39
Casual Dining
$39.32
Monthly Spend
$717.01
+5% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $13.88
$22.39
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $15.67
$24.18
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $16.79
$25.08
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $6.98
$9.70
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