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Here’s the Cheapest Grocery Store in Every State

August 17, 2025

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Written by Gabrielle Olya

Edited by Chris Cluff

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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

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

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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