Home Grilling Beats Restaurant Prices for July 4th

Wells Fargo report shows significant savings for home-cooked burgers despite slight food inflation.

A home-cooked quarter-pound burger costs $2.16, compared to $6.95 at fast-food restaurants.
Beef prices have risen 3.8% due to previous droughts but are expected to stabilize.
Potato salad is a cost-effective side, with prices down 0.7%, while potato chips have increased by 2.7%.
Ice cream and baked goods have seen price hikes, with ice cream up 3.3% and cupcakes up 5.6%.
Aluminum costs have driven up the price of 12-ounce soda cans by 4.8%, but 2-liter bottles are cheaper, down 6.5%.