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For a family of 4 in California, the cost of a standard household basket has risen 4.1% over the last 12 months. The Basket Index now sits at 125.5 (base = 100 in January 2020).
Family of 4 · base 100 = Jan 2020
May 2026
Family of 4 basket cost gap
California vs. United States, Family of 4.
Current Basket Index for each profile in California.
Latest observation for every tracked item. Click an item to see its full history.
| Item | Category | Latest price | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bananas | food | $0.71 / lb | May 2026 |
| Bread (White Loaf) | food | $2.17 / lb | May 2026 |
| Chicken (Whole, Fresh) | food | $2.37 / lb | May 2026 |
| Eggs (Grade A, Large) | food | $5.97 / dozen | May 2026 |
| Electricity (Residential) | utilities | $0.20 / kWh | May 2026 |
| Gasoline (Regular Unleaded) | energy | $3.83 / gallon | May 2026 |
| Ground Beef (100% Beef) | food | $6.21 / lb |
| May 2026 |
| Milk (Whole, Fortified) | food | $4.63 / gallon | May 2026 |
| Rent of Primary Residence | housing | $469.93 / month | May 2026 |
| Rice (White, Long-Grain) | food | $1.19 / lb | May 2026 |