Girl Scout cookie prices are on the rise in some areas, with New York customers now paying $7 per box, up from $5 last year. This increase is attributed to the rising costs of life, prompting some councils to adjust prices to cover expenses and support local troops. While some areas have seen price jumps, others have maintained steady prices or smaller increases. The variation in pricing is due to the independent operations of the 111 councils within the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. organization.