US grocery prices vary by nearly 40% across states
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Updated · voronoiapp.com · May 2
US grocery prices vary by nearly 40% across states
8 articles · Updated · voronoiapp.com · May 2
Using 2025 averages, Hawaii and Alaska rank highest, with grocery costs more than 25% above the national baseline of 100.
Southern states make up most of the lowest-cost group, led by Arkansas, highlighting wide regional differences in everyday food expenses.
The ranking uses Council for Community and Economic Research data compiled by the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center across all 50 states.
Despite low shelf prices, why do residents in states like Arkansas and Mississippi spend the highest share of income on food—and what can close this gap?
With grocery prices still 30% above pre-pandemic levels, will new laws and tech innovations finally make food affordable for all Americans?