Sioux Falls, South Dakota
In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.38 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.07 below the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $963.96, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 2% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Sioux Falls's cost-of-living index of 78 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.38
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$963.96
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$10.14
Combo meal
Grocery Prices
Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | $1.64 | $1.94 | $2.53 | $3.67 | $2.00 | +22.0% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.16 | $3.38 | $3.41 | $3.51 | $3.62 | +14.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $3.57 | $4.38 | $4.55 | $4.73 | $4.78 | +33.9% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.05 | $2.80 | $3.08 | $3.23 | $3.29 | +60.5% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.44 | $3.65 | $3.68 | $3.68 | $3.64 | +5.8% |
| Butter (lb) | $3.75 | $4.20 | $4.50 | $4.63 | $4.86 | +29.6% |
| Bacon (lb) | $6.17 | $6.73 | $7.28 | $7.65 | $7.80 | +26.4% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.18 | $5.75 | $6.04 | $6.10 | $6.35 | +22.6% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.42 | $1.73 | $1.83 | $1.85 | $1.89 | +33.1% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $3.68 | $4.19 | $4.44 | $4.53 | $4.67 | +26.9% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $7.75 | $9.39 | $10.04 | $10.33 | $10.75 | +38.7% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.57 | $4.21 | $4.63 | $4.86 | $5.10 | +42.9% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $3.79 | $4.06 | $4.14 | $4.22 | $4.22 | +11.3% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.19 | $4.44 | $4.57 | $4.71 | $4.76 | +13.6% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.03 | $2.27 | $2.43 | $2.58 | $2.63 | +29.6% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.69 | $1.86 | $2.05 | $2.17 | $2.21 | +30.8% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.17 | $6.53 | $7.19 | $7.33 | $7.55 | +46.0% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $3.68 | $3.93 | $4.13 | $4.38 | $4.51 | +22.6% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.29 | $4.88 | $5.27 | $5.54 | $5.59 | +30.3% |
| Frozen Pizza | $5.54 | $6.78 | $7.47 | $8.00 | $8.32 | +50.2% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$10.14
Casual Dining
$17.40
Monthly Spend
$279.41
+3.46% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $6.29
$10.14
+61.2%Wendy's
2022: $7.10
$10.95
+54.2%Chipotle
2022: $7.61
$11.36
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $3.37
$4.68
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