The Most and Least Expensive States For Groceries In 2024
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With inflation continuing to affect Americans’ wallets, many people are keeping a close eye on grocery prices. This problem isn’t going away, with 64% of US consumers anticipating an increase in food prices over the next year, according to a Purdue University study.
Currently, the average US household spends $270.21 on their weekly groceries, with a four-person household spending even more at $315.22 weekly, according to a HelpAdvisor analysis of U.S. Census Household Pulse Survey data. However, these costs differ by state significantly. Here, we’ll take a look at the most and least expensive states for groceries in 2024, assuming trends from the HelpAdvisor analysis continue:
Most Expensive States for Groceries in 2024
1. California
In California, the average weekly grocery spending is $297.72. Cities like Riverside and San Francisco are even higher at $300.50 and $298.44, respectively.
2. Nevada
While Nevada isn’t always known for its high cost of living, grocery spending here is still some of the highest in the country at $294.76 per week.
3. Mississippi
It might come as a surprise, but Mississippi rounds out the top three most expensive states for groceries at $290.64 on an average weekly basis.
4. Washington
Another West Coast state tops the most expensive list, with Washington’s weekly grocery spending averaging $287.67. Part of that’s driven by Seattle’s weekly grocery spending of $289.23, exceeding that in cities like New York and Boston.
5. Florida
While Florida ranks fifth in the country with the average weekly grocery spending at $287.27, Miami tops the list of cities that spend the most on groceries, with a weekly spend of $327.89.Â
Least Expensive States for Groceries in 2024
1. Wisconsin
If you want to find the least expensive groceries in the nation, look no further than The Badger State. The weekly grocery spend here averages $221.46.
2. Iowa
Iowa follows the Midwest trend of low grocery costs, with an average weekly spend of $227.32, the second lowest in the nation.
3. Nebraska
In The Cornhusker State, food costs are relatively low compared to the rest of the country. The average grocery spend is $235.12 per week in Nebraska.
4. Michigan
Another Midwest state makes this list of lowest household spend on groceries, with Michiganders averaging $236.38 per week.
5. Indiana
Lastly, Indiana food shoppers find themselves spending $239.11 on average during their weekly trips to the store, which is still around $31 less than the national average.
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