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Here’s the Cheapest Grocery Store in Every State

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Grocery prices have surged in recent years, making it more important than ever to shop smart. One of the easiest ways to save money is by choosing the right store — but the most affordable option can vary widely depending on where you live.

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To help shoppers make the most of their grocery budgets, NetCredit analyzed prices at over 2,000 grocery stores across 136 supermarket chains in cities across the U.S., and found the cheapest grocery stores in each state based on average prices.

Curious where to shop for the lowest grocery bills in your state? Here’s the full list.

Alabama

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Target

Alaska

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Target

Arizona

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Smart & Final

Arkansas

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Target

California

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Walmart

Colorado

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Target

Connecticut

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Walmart

Delaware

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Grocery Outlet

Florida

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Target

Georgia

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Food Lion
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Hawaii

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Target

Idaho

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Grocery Outlet

Illinois

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Save A Lot

Indiana

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Target

Iowa

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Hy-Vee

Kansas

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Price Chopper

Kentucky

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Save A Lot

Louisiana

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Super 1 Food

Maine

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Target

Maryland

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Walmart

Massachusetts

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Price Rite

Michigan

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Walmart

Minnesota

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Hy-Vee

Mississippi

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Target

Missouri

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Price Chopper

Montana

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Target

Nebraska

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Hy-Vee

Nevada

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Grocery Outlet

New Hampshire

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Price Rite

New Jersey

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Walmart

New Mexico

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Target

New York

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Walmart

North Carolina

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Food Lion

North Dakota

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Target

Ohio

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Grocery Outlet

Oklahoma

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Walmart
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Oregon

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Grocery Outlet

Pennsylvania

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Walmart

Rhode Island

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Price Rite

South Carolina

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Food Lion

South Dakota

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Hy-Vee

Tennessee

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Food Lion

Texas

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Fiesta Mart

Utah

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Target

Vermont

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Tops

Virginia

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Food Lion

Washington

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Grocery Outlet

West Virginia

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Target

Wisconsin

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Hy-Vee

Wyoming

  • Most affordable grocery chain: Target

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