Springfield, Illinois
In Springfield, Illinois, a gallon of regular gas costs $4.17 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.72 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $926.53, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 3.25% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Springfield's cost-of-living index of 82 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$4.17
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$926.53
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
3.25%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$9.74
Combo meal
Grocery Prices
Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | $1.67 | $1.97 | $2.50 | $3.77 | $2.09 | +25.1% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.25 | $3.55 | $3.55 | $3.66 | $3.70 | +13.8% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $3.63 | $4.55 | $4.73 | $4.87 | $4.92 | +35.5% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.02 | $2.78 | $2.97 | $3.18 | $3.31 | +63.9% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.60 | $3.74 | $3.85 | $3.85 | $3.93 | +9.2% |
| Butter (lb) | $3.86 | $4.32 | $4.45 | $4.58 | $4.72 | +22.3% |
| Bacon (lb) | $5.91 | $6.38 | $6.76 | $7.03 | $7.24 | +22.5% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.49 | $5.98 | $6.34 | $6.60 | $6.66 | +21.3% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.34 | $1.63 | $1.69 | $1.72 | $1.75 | +30.6% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $4.01 | $4.70 | $4.79 | $4.93 | $5.08 | +26.7% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $8.05 | $9.47 | $10.23 | $10.63 | $10.95 | +36.0% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.39 | $4.08 | $4.53 | $4.71 | $5.00 | +47.5% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $3.82 | $4.05 | $4.25 | $4.33 | $4.50 | +17.8% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.05 | $4.17 | $4.29 | $4.46 | $4.46 | +10.1% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.06 | $2.31 | $2.50 | $2.60 | $2.65 | +28.6% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.65 | $1.83 | $2.00 | $2.12 | $2.16 | +30.9% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.00 | $6.12 | $6.54 | $6.87 | $7.01 | +40.2% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $3.78 | $4.04 | $4.24 | $4.41 | $4.50 | +19.0% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.63 | $5.27 | $5.58 | $5.75 | $5.75 | +24.2% |
| Frozen Pizza | $5.58 | $6.76 | $7.37 | $7.89 | $7.96 | +42.7% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$9.74
Casual Dining
$18.67
Monthly Spend
$305.18
+4.42% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $6.04
$9.74
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $6.82
$10.52
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $7.30
$10.91
+49.5%Starbucks
2022: $3.51
$4.87
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