HellToupee
Footballguy
Cheapest around me is $3.09, I don’t consider that cheap. On gas buddy it’s telling me there is one $3.05 but that’s a few miles away but the rest are $3.09-3.15
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Grocery Store-What are you paying for food? (1 Viewer)
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Cheapest around me is $3.09, I don’t consider that cheap. On gas buddy it’s telling me there is one $3.05 but that’s a few miles away but the rest are $3.09-3.15
HellToupee
Footballguy
Publix is expensive here. Up north we had Wegmans, Stop & shop, market basket & Shaws all within 3 miles of us. Wegmans was easily the best quality and most expensive but Publix tops them . It’s feels like the cost is at least 25% higher here and the meat quality is poor. But you take the good with the bad
Ilov80s
Footballguy
$3.09 adjusted for inflation 10 years ago seems pretty normal to me. It's the equivalent of $2.35 10 years ago and 10 years ago has was going for a lot more then $2.35.
Cheapest around me is $3.09, I don’t consider that cheap. On gas buddy it’s telling me there is one $3.05 but that’s a few miles away but the rest are $3.09-3.15
I looked for me, right now gas is $3.00 a gallon which would be $1.85 in 2004. If you look back to 20 years ago, it adjusts a little high right now. I would say gas prices aren't cheap right now but it's very very expensive either.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Publix is expensive in Florida everywhere I go
They all but have a monopoly here on the food supply.
-I would like to find an old school butcher shop but you rarely see them anymore around here.
We have a few Italian Markets around here. Dora's is a small chain and they run pretty good prices.
FiredMartz
Footballguy
4.09 in Orange County....but we have a dollar a gallon weather tax.....you pay a dollar more per gallon for 75 degrees every day of the year
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Sounds pretty fair
When I lived in CA in the early 2000s, gas was actually pretty cheap at times
And I always love the Die Hard scene where they have to flash an AM/PM and I swear the gas is like 77 cents a gallon
Nugget
Footballguy
Team Nugget Average Food Spend 2020-2024
Gas was $2.65 yesterday, but parking for the KU game was $50.
$47 at the meat market for 3 amazing sandwiches, 2 pints of sausage burnt ends, 2 sides beans, and a side of potato salad.
| Year | Groceries | Restaurants | Combined |
| 2020 | 408.86 | 157.70 | 566.56 |
| 2021 | 367.24 | 22525 | 592.24 |
| 2022 | 402.87 | 331.20 | 734.07 |
| 2023 | 490.75 | 370.25 | 861.00 |
| 2024 | 410.26 | 368.07 | 778.32 |
Gas was $2.65 yesterday, but parking for the KU game was $50.
$47 at the meat market for 3 amazing sandwiches, 2 pints of sausage burnt ends, 2 sides beans, and a side of potato salad.
belljr
Footballguy
It was 2.75 the other day. Most are about 2.85 right now. Can go to Costco for 2.72 currently.
Cheapest around me is $3.09, I don’t consider that cheap. On gas buddy it’s telling me there is one $3.05 but that’s a few miles away but the rest are $3.09-3.15
Gas buddy says there are a few at 2.55
belljr
Footballguy
So the restaurant is the main raise
FairWarning
Footballguy
Gas in SW Mich - 2.95, NW Indiana - 2.77
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
3.20 here
FairWarning
Footballguy
A lot of the higher restaurant costs are back of the house labor costs. It’s hard to even get a dishwasher to work for less than $15/hour.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Not a lot of restaurants were open in 2020-2021.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
I'm in Jupiter and it's expensive around me but when i have to go to say downtown WPB and can jump off around Riviera Beach - tons of gas stations so the prices are much cheaper and I try to fill up either coming or going but I'm not always going that way. If I go North towards Hobe Sound/Stuart there is a big "Raceway" with a lot of pumps and cheaper priced gasIt was 2.75 the other day. Most are about 2.85 right now. Can go to Costco for 2.72 currently.
Cheapest around me is $3.09, I don’t consider that cheap. On gas buddy it’s telling me there is one $3.05 but that’s a few miles away but the rest are $3.09-3.15
Gas buddy says there are a few at 2.55
When I'm in Ft Lauderdale I find pretty cheap gas
Ft Pierce is putting in a Buc'ees, I want to go work for them, they pay like 6 figures to clean the bathrooms, ok maybe not but swing managers make $125k, how hard could it be?
FairWarning
Footballguy
Here are some general numbers by state -
www.visualcapitalist.com
Mapped: How Much Americans Spend on Groceries in Each State
On average, American households pay about $270 per week (or $1,080 a month) for groceries. Here’s a state-by-state breakdown.
www.visualcapitalist.com
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
$270 a weekHere are some general numbers by state -
Mapped: How Much Americans Spend on Groceries in Each State
On average, American households pay about $270 per week (or $1,080 a month) for groceries. Here’s a state-by-state breakdown.
$1,100 a month
ChiefD
Footballguy
We easily pay that. Probably more.$270 a weekHere are some general numbers by state -
Mapped: How Much Americans Spend on Groceries in Each State
On average, American households pay about $270 per week (or $1,080 a month) for groceries. Here’s a state-by-state breakdown.
$1,100 a month
And I have one kid away at college. And we ain't eating steak.
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
Cheapest around me is $3.09, I don’t consider that cheap. On gas buddy it’s telling me there is one $3.05 but that’s a few miles away but the rest are $3.09-3.15
We easily pay that. Probably more.$270 a weekHere are some general numbers by state -
Mapped: How Much Americans Spend on Groceries in Each State
On average, American households pay about $270 per week (or $1,080 a month) for groceries. Here’s a state-by-state breakdown.
$1,100 a month
And I have one kid away at college. And we ain't eating steak.
Condiments. I like A-1 and H57, not on steak but potatoes and other things. When I buy them they last a year or more. Had sticker shock last week when I bought some. They have doubled in price.
HellToupee
Footballguy
I love condiments and like a variety , this is a pain point for my wife. Now she wants a fridge in the garage so the condiments can go there. Funny though because I don’t refrigerate A1, H57 etc
Cheapest around me is $3.09, I don’t consider that cheap. On gas buddy it’s telling me there is one $3.05 but that’s a few miles away but the rest are $3.09-3.15
We easily pay that. Probably more.$270 a weekHere are some general numbers by state -
Mapped: How Much Americans Spend on Groceries in Each State
On average, American households pay about $270 per week (or $1,080 a month) for groceries. Here’s a state-by-state breakdown.
$1,100 a month
And I have one kid away at college. And we ain't eating steak.
Condiments. I like A-1 and H57, not on steak but potatoes and other things. When I buy them they last a year or more. Had sticker shock last week when I bought some. They have doubled in price.
Love A1 on a burger or H57 is perfect with a pork chop
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
Here are some general numbers by state -
Mapped: How Much Americans Spend on Groceries in Each State
On average, American households pay about $270 per week (or $1,080 a month) for groceries. Here’s a state-by-state breakdown.
Why is MS on the high end? Looks like only CA (HCOL) and AK/HI (for obvious reasons) are higher. But MS?
Instinctive
Footballguy
From January 2019 through September 2024, our average monthly grocery bill is $377. That's 7 months of a baby, otherwise the two of us. But heavy travel in 2019 and 2023...but then no travel in 2024 or during COVID and average in 2024 is $415 (with no travel and addition of baby).
That includes a year in the Bay Area, 2 years in Chicago, and 3.5 years in Dallas.
That includes a year in the Bay Area, 2 years in Chicago, and 3.5 years in Dallas.
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
H57 goes good with a pork chop.I love condiments and like a variety , this is a pain point for my wife. Now she wants a fridge in the garage so the condiments can go there. Funny though because I don’t refrigerate A1, H57 etc
Cheapest around me is $3.09, I don’t consider that cheap. On gas buddy it’s telling me there is one $3.05 but that’s a few miles away but the rest are $3.09-3.15
We easily pay that. Probably more.$270 a weekHere are some general numbers by state -
Mapped: How Much Americans Spend on Groceries in Each State
On average, American households pay about $270 per week (or $1,080 a month) for groceries. Here’s a state-by-state breakdown.
$1,100 a month
And I have one kid away at college. And we ain't eating steak.
Condiments. I like A-1 and H57, not on steak but potatoes and other things. When I buy them they last a year or more. Had sticker shock last week when I bought some. They have doubled in price.
Love A1 on a burger or H57 is perfect with a pork chop
Instinctive
Footballguy
And also french fried potato and a big kosher dillH57 goes good with a pork chop.I love condiments and like a variety , this is a pain point for my wife. Now she wants a fridge in the garage so the condiments can go there. Funny though because I don’t refrigerate A1, H57 etc
Cheapest around me is $3.09, I don’t consider that cheap. On gas buddy it’s telling me there is one $3.05 but that’s a few miles away but the rest are $3.09-3.15
We easily pay that. Probably more.$270 a weekHere are some general numbers by state -
Mapped: How Much Americans Spend on Groceries in Each State
On average, American households pay about $270 per week (or $1,080 a month) for groceries. Here’s a state-by-state breakdown.
$1,100 a month
And I have one kid away at college. And we ain't eating steak.
Condiments. I like A-1 and H57, not on steak but potatoes and other things. When I buy them they last a year or more. Had sticker shock last week when I bought some. They have doubled in price.
Love A1 on a burger or H57 is perfect with a pork chop
Nugget
Footballguy
Here are some general numbers by state -
Mapped: How Much Americans Spend on Groceries in Each State
On average, American households pay about $270 per week (or $1,080 a month) for groceries. Here’s a state-by-state breakdown.
Why is MS on the high end? Looks like only CA (HCOL) and AK/HI (for obvious reasons) are higher. But MS?
7% tax on groceries in Mississippi - highest in the nation.Here are some general numbers by state -
Mapped: How Much Americans Spend on Groceries in Each State
On average, American households pay about $270 per week (or $1,080 a month) for groceries. Here’s a state-by-state breakdown.
Why is MS on the high end? Looks like only CA (HCOL) and AK/HI (for obvious reasons) are higher. But MS?
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
Here are some general numbers by state -
Mapped: How Much Americans Spend on Groceries in Each State
On average, American households pay about $270 per week (or $1,080 a month) for groceries. Here’s a state-by-state breakdown.
Why is MS on the high end? Looks like only CA (HCOL) and AK/HI (for obvious reasons) are higher. But MS?7% tax on groceries in Mississippi - highest in the nation.Here are some general numbers by state -
Mapped: How Much Americans Spend on Groceries in Each State
On average, American households pay about $270 per week (or $1,080 a month) for groceries. Here’s a state-by-state breakdown.
Why is MS on the high end? Looks like only CA (HCOL) and AK/HI (for obvious reasons) are higher. But MS?
Well that sounds not ideal. Of course I live in a state with no sales tax on anything. But don’t most exclude groceries?
pollardsvision
Footballguy
The case for Wisconsin being the greatest state in the Union is growing insurmountable at this point.Here are some general numbers by state -
Mapped: How Much Americans Spend on Groceries in Each State
On average, American households pay about $270 per week (or $1,080 a month) for groceries. Here’s a state-by-state breakdown.
FairWarning
Footballguy
They are expending the New Glarius brewing, it just adds to the mystique.The case for Wisconsin being the greatest state in the Union is growing insurmountable at this point.Here are some general numbers by state -
Mapped: How Much Americans Spend on Groceries in Each State
On average, American households pay about $270 per week (or $1,080 a month) for groceries. Here’s a state-by-state breakdown.
the moops
Footballguy
Totally mediocre beerThey are expending the New Glarius brewing, it just adds to the mystique.The case for Wisconsin being the greatest state in the Union is growing insurmountable at this point.Here are some general numbers by state -
Mapped: How Much Americans Spend on Groceries in Each State
On average, American households pay about $270 per week (or $1,080 a month) for groceries. Here’s a state-by-state breakdown.
STEADYMOBBIN 22
Footballguy
We eat well and try to eat healthy. Not going to eat pasta and Raman and sacrifice our heath for money. Steak isn’t always on sale but we do try and stick to stuff on sale.
But as you said yourself, you’re at about $75/week. Now multiply that times four and you’re not far off from my number.
Sand
Footballguy
$2.42 in NE Alabama today.
Orange&Blue
Footballguy
2.32 a sams club with credit card giving 5% back on top.
Orange&Blue
Footballguy
what are the other reasons?The case for Wisconsin being the greatest state in the Union is growing insurmountable at this point.Here are some general numbers by state -
Mapped: How Much Americans Spend on Groceries in Each State
On average, American households pay about $270 per week (or $1,080 a month) for groceries. Here’s a state-by-state breakdown.
dickey moe
Fingerpicker
Highly recommend Grocery Outlet if you've never been to one.
kupcho1
Footballguy
I initially saw the $500 and thought that's a little more than I spend.
Then I saw "a week".
I don't spend $500 in a month. Granted I'm cooking for one, but you still seem to be spending at least 4x what I am. And I eat very well. I don't buy processed food, buying primarily vegetables, fruit, meat, etc. and cook almost every meal.
What is driving $500/week?
Instinctive
Footballguy
I mean wouldn't the number one hypothesis for why they spend 4x be "there are 4x as many people eating"?
kupcho1
Footballguy
Store brand @ $4.29; Land O' Lakes on sale at $3.99
4 sticks/1 pound.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
I wish I had a picture yesterday of the butter n eggs case at Fresh Market - Og Butter was $10 for a 4-pack
Regular butter might have been a lot closer to $5
Eggs still range from $6-$9+ per dozen although I have found my "Happy" blue n brown eggs for $7.99 vs $9.50 at Publix
-I use to buy Land o lakes, just prefer the euro style or small farm-organic style butter a lot more and since you shouldn't be eating butter by the pound (cough cough) it's OK to spring for the best. I might use Land o' Lakes when I'm making Christmas cookies or baking..when they took Pocahontas off the logo I kind of stopped buying it
kupcho1
Footballguy
If I'm being charitable, I'd say you're not very @Instinctive with numbers, are ya?
$500 per week x 4.33 (i.e., average weeks in a month) = $2167 ($542 per person)
My average grocery expenditure for the year is $436
The per person cost is ~25% higher. Again, I'm buying steak, salmon, pork, chicken, fresh vegetables, etc. weekly. These are not cheap, processed foods. Also, I'm basically cooking every day (I like to cook and eat well) for breakfast, lunch and dinner. If they're eating out at all, that per person cost goes up proportionately.
Are food prices up this year? Sure, my average is up 12%. But - at least for me - it's nowhere near as bad as it seems for some.
kupcho1
Footballguy
I've tried these, but unless I'm smearing it on bread, I find very little difference.
But, to each his own.
need2know
Footballguy
Here are some general numbers by state -
Mapped: How Much Americans Spend on Groceries in Each State
On average, American households pay about $270 per week (or $1,080 a month) for groceries. Here’s a state-by-state breakdown.
Why is MS on the high end? Looks like only CA (HCOL) and AK/HI (for obvious reasons) are higher. But MS?7% tax on groceries in Mississippi - highest in the nation.Here are some general numbers by state -
Mapped: How Much Americans Spend on Groceries in Each State
On average, American households pay about $270 per week (or $1,080 a month) for groceries. Here’s a state-by-state breakdown.
Why is MS on the high end? Looks like only CA (HCOL) and AK/HI (for obvious reasons) are higher. But MS?
And im sure they spend it on great stuff!
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
I guess taxing food doesn't work very well to cut down on eating, Mississippi is #3 on the most obese state list.
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
y’all acting like it’s 100 more than others. It’s 8 dollars a month more than next door LAHere are some general numbers by state -
Mapped: How Much Americans Spend on Groceries in Each State
On average, American households pay about $270 per week (or $1,080 a month) for groceries. Here’s a state-by-state breakdown.
Why is MS on the high end? Looks like only CA (HCOL) and AK/HI (for obvious reasons) are higher. But MS?7% tax on groceries in Mississippi - highest in the nation.Here are some general numbers by state -
Mapped: How Much Americans Spend on Groceries in Each State
On average, American households pay about $270 per week (or $1,080 a month) for groceries. Here’s a state-by-state breakdown.
Why is MS on the high end? Looks like only CA (HCOL) and AK/HI (for obvious reasons) are higher. But MS?
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
y’all acting like it’s 100 more than others. It’s 8 dollars a month more than next door LAHere are some general numbers by state -
Mapped: How Much Americans Spend on Groceries in Each State
On average, American households pay about $270 per week (or $1,080 a month) for groceries. Here’s a state-by-state breakdown.
Why is MS on the high end? Looks like only CA (HCOL) and AK/HI (for obvious reasons) are higher. But MS?7% tax on groceries in Mississippi - highest in the nation.Here are some general numbers by state -
Mapped: How Much Americans Spend on Groceries in Each State
On average, American households pay about $270 per week (or $1,080 a month) for groceries. Here’s a state-by-state breakdown.
Why is MS on the high end? Looks like only CA (HCOL) and AK/HI (for obvious reasons) are higher. But MS?
If you bring in the denominator of median income with MS having the lowest median income of any state, it's bad. That's why I asked the original question - what makes their grocery spend higher than others, in a state that is on the bottom of the income scale? They spend 31% of their income on groceries!
And just for comparison sake, look at the only states more expensive than them. They all spend significantly less, relative to incomes: CA at 18%, AK at 22%, HI at 20%.
I didn't check every state, but just eyeballing it I think NH residents might take the win, spending only 14% of their income on groceries. If you live there, get out of this thread!
Instinctive
Footballguy
So the number one hypothesis explains the vast majority of the difference?
(How to get from "not $500" - which I reasonably assumed ok let's call it $500 - to just over $2k.)
Your $436 * 4 gets you nearly all the difference lol.
In any case, weirdly hostile response to throw in a random insult at the start of reply.
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
No one likes math guys
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
True, which explains a lot about the current state of the country. Vibes, feelings and anecdotes are way more important to most people than facts and annoying things like math and context (this is not directed at you).
kupcho1
Footballguy
No malice aforethought, just a poor attempt at working in your username.
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