Mapped: How Grocery Costs Compare by State in 2026
Where Groceries Cost the Most–and Least–in America
Key Takeaways
- Hawaii has the highest grocery costs in the U.S., at 36.3% above the national average, followed by Alaska at 26.6%.
- California is the most expensive state for groceries in the contiguous U.S., at 10.5% above average.
- Mississippi has the lowest grocery costs, at 6.8% below the national average.
How much more, or less, does a typical basket of groceries cost in your state?