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Only four cities on ‘Cheeseburger Index’ had average meal below $15: report

Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · As published by New York Post · August 9, 2026 · 1 min read

A recent report has been released regarding the 'Cheeseburger Index'. This index appears to track the average cost of a meal in various cities. The report found that only a few cities had an average meal price below a certain threshold.

Further details on the 'Cheeseburger Index' and its findings can be found in the New York Post report, which may provide more information on the cities and prices involved.

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Category: local · Published: August 9, 2026 · Source: New York Post · Reading time: 1 min

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Only four cities on ‘Cheeseburger Index’ had average meal below $15: report

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