What state has the highest grocery prices? Florida is near the top in food expenses.
The US economy is still expanding, inflation has eased, and the anticipated recession has never materialized.
However, when you’re gazing at price tags and pulling your shopping basket down the aisle, it can be very difficult to remember that.
Americans have observed a sharp spike in food prices since the pandemic started due to a number of factors, including inflation, shattered supply systems, rising petroleum prices, a labor shortage, and increased demand.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that between February 2020 and September 2023, overall prices increased by about 17.5%, while prices for household products increased by nearly 24%, according to a recent article by C.A. Bridges of the Naples Daily News
The upsurge is diminishing. According to the BLS, the average increase in food prices at U.S. grocery stores from August 2022 to August 2023 was just 1.3%. This is significantly less than the shocking 13.5% increase from August 2022 to August 2023. However, just because food prices aren’t rising as quickly doesn’t mean they’re any easier to afford.
According to the findings of the Census Bureau’s Household Pulse study, the average American household spends more than $1,000 per month on food. However, that figure might vary significantly based on your location and the number of family members you feed.
Families with children typically spend 41% more, or $331, on groceries per week than the average U.S. family, which spends roughly $270.
That number is significantly greater in Florida.
How much money do people in Florida spend on food?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau, the average weekly grocery expenditure in Florida is $287.27. This makes it the fifth-most expensive state in the US, following California, Nevada, Mississippi, and Washington.
The average weekly expenditure for Floridians with children in the home is $341.40.
Which states have the highest grocery prices?
The South and the West Coast appeared to be the hardest hit. The top three states on the charts were California, Nevada, and Washington. Moreover, Florida and Mississippi completed the top five.
| Ranking | State | Average spent |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
In which city are groceries the most expensive?
Florida is ranked first here.
HelpAdvisor’s research of Census Bureau data indicates that the average Miami household spends approximately $327 per week on food. This is almost 14% more than the statewide average for Florida and roughly 6% more than the national average.
The cities with the highest average weekly grocery bills are:
- Miami, Florida: $327.89
- Houston, Texas: $302.65
- Riverside, California: $300.50
- San Francisco, California: $298.44
- Los Angeles, California: $295.33
- Seattle, Washington: $289.23
- New York City, New York: $282.60
- Dallas, Texas: $282.21
- Chicago, Illinois: $278.91
- Atlanta, Georgia: $277.54
How was the data gathered?
The U.S. Census Household Pulse Survey provided the data, asking participants (aged 18 and above) how much they typically spend on food made and consumed at home. Data was collected from October 18, 2023, to October 30, 2023.
This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News
