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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?

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