American households spend an average of $270.21 per week on groceries, with Hawaii residents paying the most at $334, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
Since August 2020, grocery prices have risen by 20%, the steepest inflation since the 1970s, with shipping costs being the primary driver.
Farming and food production-based economies have kept grocery costs lower in Midwest states, while California, Washington, and New York face higher prices, reflecting overall higher living costs.
Overall, 31 states spend below the average weekly grocery cost, with Wisconsin having the lowest at $221