How much do residents of different American states spend on groceries: ranking of the most expensive and cheapest cities and regions

The average American family spends more than $1000 a month on groceries. But this amount varies depending on where you live and how many family members you feed, reports USAToday.

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Inflation, supply chain disruptions and increased demand have caused food prices to rise steadily since the start of the pandemic. Although inflation has eased from last summer's highs, some Americans continue to feel the effects of rising grocery store prices.

The average household spends about $270 at the grocery store per week, according to a Census Bureau survey. This figure increases when children are taken into account.

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Families with children spend an average of $331 per week on groceries, which is 41% more than families without children.

Residents of these states spend the most on groceries

California tops the list of most expensive places to buy groceries, with the average household purchasing $297 worth of groceries per week. The neighboring state of Nevada follows California with an average household spending $294 per week on groceries.

• 1. California $297,72.
• 2. Nevada $294,76.
• 3. Mississippi $290,64.
• 4. Washington $287,67.
• 5. Florida: $287,27.
• 6. New Mexico $286,39.
• 7. Texas $286,19.
• 8. Louisiana: $282,95.
• 9. Colorado: $279,98.
• 10. Oklahoma $279,16.
• 11. Utah: $278,41.
• 12 Georgia $278,32.
• 13. New Jersey $274,69.
• 14. Massachusetts $271,98.
• 15. Arizona $271,84.
• 16. Alabama $271,64.
• 17. Tennessee $270,45.
• 18. Illinois $269,47.
• 19. New York $266,40.
• 20. North Carolina: $266,23.

The Midwest is home to states with below-average grocery bills, with households in Iowa, Nebraska, Michigan and Indiana spending less than $240 on average at the grocery store each week, according to the Census Bureau.

Which cities have the most expensive products?

Miami may be one of the most expensive cities in the U.S. to buy groceries: The average household spends about $327 a week on groceries, according to a HelpAdvisor analysis, which is 14% higher than the Florida state average.

Three of the 10 most expensive cities for food are in California: Riverside, Los Angeles and San Francisco. The rising cost of living and rising home prices in California reflect the hefty prices residents pay at grocery stores.

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