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Top 10 states revealed where a family of 4 spends the most on groceries as prices continue to soar

Nypost · 🇮🇷 public Iran · · 684 words · By Eric Hegedus
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Top 10 states revealed where a family of 4 spends the most on groceries as prices continue to soar See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Top 10 states revealed where a family of 4 spends the most on groceries as prices continue to soar See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Add The New York Post on GoogleGrocery shopping is taking a big bite out of budgets everywhere — but a family of four can get socked significantly more in some states.

Common ground

Hawaii tops the list for grocery outlay in that demographic, spending an estimated $389.66 a week at the supermarket, totaling a staggering $20,262 annually, data from the US Census Bureau has revealed.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 20 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Nevada — $343.99 a week / $17,887 a year”
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Claim 2: “Washington — $335.71 a week / $17,457 a year”
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Claim 3: “fifth-ranked Mississippi, where a family of four is estimated to spend $339.18 a week on groceries, or $17,637 a year.”
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The provided evidence contains irrelevant information about Aldi, a family moving house, and maps of Moscow; no data on Mississippi grocery spending is present.
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web search NEUTRAL — Explore two weeks of non-toxic groceries at Aldi. Find fresh produce, healthy items, and budget-friendly tips for your shopping needs!
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/two-weeks-worth-of-non-toxic…
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web search NEUTRAL — It often (RAIN), and Tina had to spend most of her time indoors. Because of this, she really welcomed the changes in her school routine. The school administration introduced a new class - a dance clas…
https://www.euroki.org/koza/a-few-days-ago-kims-family-moved…
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web search NEUTRAL — Restaurants. Hotels. Groceries. Pharmacies. Shopping malls.
https://yandex.com/maps/213/moscow/
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Claim 4: “Texas — $333.98 a week / $17,367 a year”
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Claim 5: “Louisiana — $330.20 a week / $17,170 a year”
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Claim 6: “Higher costs to produce, process, store and transport food can take three to six months to show up on supermarket shelves”
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Claim 7: “New Mexico — $334.22 a week / $17,379 a year”
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Claim 8: “Hawaii and Alaska face extreme challenges, as both states import a substantial amount of food, often by air or ocean freight.”
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Multiple sources confirm that Hawaii imports a vast majority of its goods (over 80%) and that Alaska relies on international imports and expanded air services for freight.
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web search NEUTRAL — More than 80% of all goods consumed in Hawaii are imported. (That's more than any other U.S. state!) In 2021, the state imported goods worth more than $2.5 ...
https://www.approvedforwarders.com/how-does-freight-get-to-h…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 19, 2023 ... Hawai'i is still the 49th largest importer in the US by far, with petroleum as the largest import, followed by cars.
https://www.hawaiibusiness.com/hawaii-shipping-air-transport…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 2, 2021 ... Table 2: International Imports to Alaska by Value ($M), 2017-20. Rank ... by allowing expanded air services at Alaska international airports:.
https://dot.alaska.gov/alaskamoves2050/docs/Tech-Memo-2-Frei…
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Claim 9: “the Labor Department reported that wholesale inflation jumped by 6% from a year earlier, the most since December 2022”
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Claim 10: “followed by those in California, who spend $347.45 weekly, or $18,067 annually”
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The provided evidence consists of general definitions of 'family' and genealogy services; there is no data regarding grocery spending in California.
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web search NEUTRAL — Sauk family photographed by Frank Rinehart in 1899 Family (from Latin: familia) is a group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or affinity (by marriage or other relationshi…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family
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web search NEUTRAL — Become a part of the best ancestry website community through FamilySearch, and discover how our free Family Trees and records can help you uncover your past.
https://www.familysearch.org/en/united-states/
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 27, 2026 · Family, a group of persons united by the ties of marriage, blood, or adoption, constituting a single household and interacting with each other in their respective social positions, usua…
https://www.britannica.com/topic/family-kinship
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Claim 11: “States like Mississippi, West Virginia and Arkansas actually have relatively low grocery prices overall, but because they also have some of the lowest median household incomes in the country, residents end up spending the largest share of their earnings on food – as much as 2.6% of monthly income in Mississippi”
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Multiple sources (Business Insider and a map analysis) confirm that residents in Mississippi, West Virginia, and Arkansas spend the highest percentage of their income on groceries due to low median incomes.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mississippi's western boundary is largely defined by the Mississippi River, or its historical course.[8] Mississippi is the 32nd largest by area and 35th-most populous of the 50 U.S. states and has th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mississippi
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web search NEUTRAL — Residents in Mississippi, West Virginia, and Arkansas spend the highest percentage of their income on groceries, according to a new analysis by WalletHub.
https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/map-us-states-where-people…
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web search NEUTRAL — A WalletHub analysis found Mississippi spends the highest share of its median household income on groceries among US states. West Virginia and Arkansas ranked second and third, while New Jersey came i…
https://www.businessinsider.com/grocery-prices-spending-map-…
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Claim 12: “Families of four in Alaska drop the second-most amount at $383.62 a week, or $19,948 a year”
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The provided evidence for Alaska contains general discussions about inflation and living costs in other cities, but no specific data regarding grocery spending for families of four in Alaska.
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web search NEUTRAL — For many families of four, the weekly trip to the store has turned into a careful balancing act between cost, nutrition, and convenience. Prices have climbed steadily, and what once fit comfortably wi…
https://soyummy.com/uncategorized/how-much-is-a-family-of-fo…
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web search NEUTRAL — Hello my loves! Today I thought I'd share with you what I spend in a week as a 26 year old living in Adelaide, Australia.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a69UsYFBnxw
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web search NEUTRAL — Family of 4 Living on 100k in an Inexpensive Cities. According to USA today Wichita is the least expensive city to live in, with the average rental cost being $639. A family of 4 could live comfortabl…
https://dreamplansmile.com/the-truth-about-living-on-100k-as…
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Claim 13: “Grocery prices for food eaten at home soared by 2.9% in April compared to the same month a year earlier”
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Claim 14: “Hawaii tops the list for grocery outlay in that demographic, spending an estimated $389.66 a week at the supermarket, totaling a staggering $20,262 annually, data from the US Census Bureau has revealed.”
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One web search result mentions a report using US Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey data stating Hawaii leads in grocery spending, but the specific figures ($389.66/week, $20,262/year) are not explicitly detailed in the provided snippets to allow for corroboration by a second independent source.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Census Bureau releases estimates of household money income as medians, percent distributions by income categories, and on a per capita basis. Estimates are available by demographic characteristics…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_income_in_the_United_…
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web search NEUTRAL — 3 days ago ... According to the report which uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau's Household Pulse Survey, the typical four-person in Hawaii spends an ...
https://americanbazaaronline.com/2026/05/20/americas-afforda…
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web search NEUTRAL — Source: iStock. For a family of four, monthly grocery costs generally fall between $800 and $1,300. Lower-end budgets focus on basic ingredients and home cooking, while higher-end spending often inclu…
https://soyummy.com/uncategorized/how-much-is-a-family-of-fo…
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Claim 15: “Florida — $335.24 a week / $17,432 a year”
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Claim 16: “Energy prices alone climbed 7.8% from March to April 2026 and 22.7% from a year earlier”
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Claim 17: “The Labor Department’s producer price index — which tracks inflation before it hits consumers — shot up 1.4% in April, the biggest monthly gain since March 2022.”
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Claim 18: “Overall, Hawaii’s grocery prices are about 33% higher than the national average”
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The provided evidence for this claim discusses grocery stores in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and does not mention Hawaii's grocery prices relative to the national average.
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web search NEUTRAL — King Soopers has 12 grocery stores in Colorado Springs, CO. Whether you prefer to shop in-store, delivery, or curbside pickup, your neighborhood King Soopers offers thousands of quality products rangi…
https://www.kingsoopers.com/stores/grocery/co/colorado-sprin…
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web search NEUTRAL — Best Grocery in Colorado Springs, CO - Last Updated May 2026 - Bread & Butter Neighborhood Market, Sprouts Farmers Market, Shamrock Foodservice Warehouse, King Soopers, Whole Foods Market, Safeway, Tr…
https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=grocery&find_loc=Colorado+S…
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop even more items and get them shipped in no time. Same-day grocery pickup and delivery in Colorado Springs, CO. Choose a pickup or delivery time that's convenient for you. Money back guarantee!
https://www.walmart.com/store/1434-colorado-springs-co/shopp…
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Claim 19: “gasoline jumped 15.6% since March and diesel — the dominant fuel used in shipping — rose by 12.6%.”
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Claim 20: “Another recent survey found that in the Magnolia State, food shopping also takes the biggest share of a family’s monthly median income.”
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Two independent sources (Business Insider and a map analysis) confirm that a WalletHub analysis found Mississippi spends the highest share of its median household income on groceries.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mississippi (/ ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi / ⓘ MISS-iss-IP-ee) [7] is a state in the Southeastern and Deep South regions of the United States. It borders Tennessee to the north, Alabama to the east, the Gulf of Mexico…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mississippi
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web search NEUTRAL — 3 days ago · Mississippi, constituent state of the United States of America. Its name derives from a Native American word meaning “great waters” or “father of waters.” Mississippi became the 20th stat…
https://www.britannica.com/place/Mississippi-state
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 18, 2024 · Where is Mississippi? The State of Mississippi is located in the Gulf Coast region of the United States. Mississippi is bordered by the state of Tennessee in the north, by Arkansas in t…
https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/united-states/mississippi
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