Tucson, Arizona
In Tucson, Arizona, a gallon of regular gas costs $4.54 as of 2026-03-23 — $1.09 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,264.55, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 2.55% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Tucson's cost-of-living index of 85 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$4.54
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$1,264.55
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
2.55%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$11.82
Combo meal
Grocery Prices
Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | $1.66 | $2.00 | $2.59 | $3.76 | $2.05 | +23.5% |
| Milk (gallon) | $3.32 | $3.52 | $3.45 | $3.62 | $3.69 | +11.1% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $3.71 | $4.65 | $4.93 | $5.12 | $5.12 | +38.0% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.03 | $2.74 | $2.96 | $3.17 | $3.27 | +61.1% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $3.65 | $3.79 | $3.90 | $3.90 | $3.98 | +9.0% |
| Butter (lb) | $3.87 | $4.29 | $4.50 | $4.68 | $4.77 | +23.3% |
| Bacon (lb) | $5.99 | $6.60 | $7.00 | $7.35 | $7.57 | +26.4% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $5.23 | $5.87 | $6.17 | $6.48 | $6.74 | +28.9% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.45 | $1.75 | $1.84 | $1.88 | $1.90 | +31.0% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $3.79 | $4.36 | $4.63 | $4.68 | $4.82 | +27.2% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $7.99 | $9.59 | $10.56 | $11.31 | $11.65 | +45.8% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $3.64 | $4.25 | $4.63 | $5.01 | $5.21 | +43.1% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $3.76 | $4.03 | $4.11 | $4.23 | $4.31 | +14.6% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $4.36 | $4.53 | $4.81 | $4.86 | $4.91 | +12.6% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.09 | $2.36 | $2.48 | $2.55 | $2.68 | +28.2% |
| Lettuce (head) | $1.66 | $1.83 | $1.98 | $2.08 | $2.14 | +28.9% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $5.17 | $6.59 | $7.05 | $7.41 | $7.48 | +44.7% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $3.91 | $4.27 | $4.44 | $4.57 | $4.71 | +20.5% |
| Cereal (family size) | $4.38 | $5.04 | $5.50 | $5.83 | $5.83 | +33.1% |
| Frozen Pizza | $5.71 | $6.78 | $7.47 | $8.08 | $8.49 | +48.7% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$11.82
Casual Dining
$21.22
Monthly Spend
$394.42
+4.62% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $7.33
$11.82
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $8.27
$12.77
+54.4%Chipotle
2022: $8.87
$13.24
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $3.90
$5.41
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