The Price of Groceries by State

[Icequeen813]

 I’m not surprised by most expensive. What’s your opinion? I think Florida’s prices have been  on the rise in the last few months.

[mickootay]

It is so ridiculously expensive here in Washington State! I religiously scour the grocery ads for Safeway and QFC (Kroger affiliate) and shop and stock up per sale cycles. I'm super grateful for the Best Customer coupons from QFC (super, super expensive store) and my freebies from Safeway. I have no idea how single parents can afford to put food on their tables! I shake my head at people here who refuse to learn how to shop smart with coupons and other money saving apps. 

[MVWjr84]

Grocery and hygiene prices in Maryland have risen about 30% at the store(s) I frequently shop. 

[Be-Bop-A-Lula]

I’m surprised Florida wasn’t one of the most expensive. The forecasts I’ve read project food inflation around 4% in 2023.

[Icequeen813]

@Be-Bop-A-Lula  The article was dated 2 months ago. Publix manager  told me Hillsborough County one of highest in nation 

[cheryl_123]

As a Michigander I was surprised to see the state as one of the least expensive for groceries. Anecdotally, I feel that prices generally have gone up about 30% here. I've noticed that my monthly net spending has remained about the same for the past year because my savings through coupons and GCs has increased to about 30%, which offsets the increased prices.

I also changed my shopping habits to buy my preferred brands predominantly only on sale and/or of there's a deal to get the prices down to pre-inflation level (or close to it). I'm buying less meat too.

Has anyone noticed retailers playing games with the prices? For example, my Meijer seems to increase the price of a product shortly before they put it on sale. 

[FelskyNY]

Prices are so expensive in NY - Even the basics, milk, eggs, butter, bread, fruit.  Lettuce - don't get me started on lettuce!  $3.99 for a teeny tiny head of lettuce.  Ridiculous.  I buy the marked down produce and share it with my mom.

[TXbelle]

I am not surprised that Texas has lower prices.  In the metropolitan areas, there is a lot of competition.  What has allowed me to find the best deals is the stockpile I have amassed because of Ibotta,  Fetch and coupons. Also having apps for all my grocery stores helps me find the best prices for fresh items. I found a store selling large free range organic brown eggs for $2.99/doz. Yes it's 3x the price of a year ago. I have a freezer full of meat, flour(bought for $.99/5#), butter, dried cranberries, and nuts. I have used up all my cheap milk so will have to bite the bullet and spend $2.99 for a gallon at Target.  

@FelskyNY  we have been getting organic spring greens from Sam's Club for  $3.98/16oz.  That lasts a week.  But I have an Aerogarden growing,  hydroponically, different lettuces. It's small but is so easy. I am getting about 2 salads worth every other day. It was my Christmas present last year. It's light is keeping my 2 rescued orchids happy enough to start blooming again! 

[FelskyNY]

@TXbelle   Hydroponics what a great idea.  My succulents take up too much room already, but growing your own produce seems to be the way to go. My parents always had a big veggie garden when I was a kid. I know some people further out on the island (Long Island that is) who have hens, definitely cost effective at this point, if you know how to keep them healthy. I agree, stock up when you can.  Health and Beauty I have plenty.  I just donated over 24 boxes of Halloween cereal (totally free) to a special ed teacher from NYC, so she shared with some other classes. Felt amazing. I just stocked up on Scotties tissues using the .50 coupons.

[TXbelle]

This Aerogarden wasn't cheap but it's so easy and compact. It is automated so I don't have to do much,  just add water every day or so and give it some plant food every 2 weeks.  The gtow light is really bright so I have it in a little used bathroom 😀. See my orchid in the back.