These 5 states spend the most on groceries per week
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Households in one state spend $27 more than the national average per week on groceries, while another state spends nearly $50 below the average.
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that the average American household spends $270.21 per week on groceries, while spending $109.21 per week on food out.
The data was collected in October 2023.
As one would assume, households with more people tended to spend more on groceries. A single-person household generally averaged $156.02 per week on food at home. A two-person household would generally spend $220.82 per week on groceries.
Households with children spent over $331 per week on groceries, while those without children spent $234.57.
The data also showed which states tend to pay the most for groceries.
