Think you’re spending a fortune at the supermarket? We’re all paying more these days, but some parts of the country are dealing with much higher prices than others. And a new study tells us who’s paying the most.
- Researchers with Visual Capitalist analyzed food costs nationwide to see which states have the highest grocery bills.
- They calculated the average weekly grocery cost for a median-income household in each state using Bureau of Labor Statistics price indexes for 2025.
- According to the study, prices for ground beef jumped 15% last year and orange juice prices spiked 21%.
- While New York and California are known for being pricey, they’re not the most expensive states for groceries. That “honor” goes to Hawaii, where the weekly trip to the supermarket runs $157.
- That’s 33% more than the national average of $118, and it’s a 9.6% increase from last year.
- Alaska comes in a close second at $152 a week, up 8.8% from last year.
- Filling your cart in Southern states tends to be cheaper, the study finds. Arkansas spends the least, around 6% less than the national average.
The 10 Most Expensive States for Groceries
- Hawaii ($157)
- Alaska ($152)
- California ($127)
- Washington ($126)
- Vermont ($124)
- Florida ($122)
- Oregon ($122)
- Maryland ($122)
- Montana ($122)
- Idaho ($122)
Source: NY Post
Scott's Thoughts:
- Yeah, but what are they buying and how many people is that supposed to be feeding?
- However much you spend it is still cheaper than if you were going out to eat every night.
- Kroger brand for me! No name brands unless it is the only choice.