Provo, Utah
In Provo, Utah, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.94 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.49 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,443.06, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 2.98% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Provo's cost-of-living index of 95 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.94
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$1,443.06
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.98%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$13.47
Combo meal
Grocery Prices
Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | $1.73 | $2.06 | $2.66 | $3.94 | $2.19 | +26.6% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.40 | $3.64 | $3.68 | $3.71 | $3.75 | +10.3% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $3.83 | $4.75 | $4.99 | $5.29 | $5.34 | +39.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.18 | $2.97 | $3.18 | $3.30 | $3.40 | +56.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.80 | $4.07 | $4.19 | $4.19 | $4.19 | +10.3% |
| Butter (lb) | $4.28 | $4.75 | $4.94 | $5.09 | $5.30 | +23.8% |
| Bacon (lb) | $6.12 | $6.61 | $6.94 | $7.15 | $7.36 | +20.3% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.91 | $6.37 | $6.76 | $6.96 | $7.10 | +20.1% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.44 | $1.79 | $1.86 | $1.92 | $1.96 | +36.1% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $3.99 | $4.54 | $4.82 | $4.92 | $4.97 | +24.6% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $8.08 | $9.79 | $10.68 | $11.21 | $11.55 | +42.9% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.80 | $4.48 | $4.93 | $5.17 | $5.32 | +40.0% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $3.80 | $4.11 | $4.36 | $4.54 | $4.58 | +20.5% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.41 | $4.63 | $4.86 | $5.01 | $5.11 | +15.9% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.22 | $2.49 | $2.69 | $2.80 | $2.86 | +28.8% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.76 | $1.92 | $2.07 | $2.15 | $2.26 | +28.4% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.34 | $6.74 | $7.42 | $7.72 | $7.95 | +48.9% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $4.16 | $4.45 | $4.67 | $4.95 | $5.05 | +21.4% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.80 | $5.63 | $5.96 | $6.14 | $6.26 | +30.4% |
| Frozen Pizza | $6.08 | $7.15 | $7.64 | $8.18 | $8.59 | +41.3% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$13.47
Casual Dining
$25.19
Monthly Spend
$409.3
+3.05% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $8.35
$13.47
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $9.43
$14.55
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $10.10
$15.09
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $4.36
$6.05
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