Cost of Living in the South
A homemade cheeseburger in the South costs $3.12, which is 5.2% below the national average. Year-over-year change: +16.9%. The 12-month average is $2.90.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Burger Cost | $3.12 |
| vs National Average | -5.2% |
| Year-over-Year Change | +16.9% |
| 12-Month Average | $2.90 |
Data sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index Average Price Data. Last updated 2026-04-06.