Summary of Food & Groceries Cost Index By US City
• This index compares 92 cities based on Food & Groceries Cost, with New York City serving as the baseline (100).
• For a single person with a typical lifestyle, the average food & groceries cost index value is 98.8, with 43 cities above-average and 49 below-average.
• The highest-ranking city is Honolulu with an index value of 145.0, while the lowest-ranking is Memphis with an index value of 72.0.
Disclaimer: The data presented on this page is for informational purposes only and should be used as a general guide. Actual index values may vary significantly based on individual lifestyle choices and current economic conditions. We strive to provide up-to-date information, but values are subject to change without notice. Always conduct thorough personal research and consult with financial professionals before making important financial or relocation decisions.
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| # | City | Food & Groceries Cost Index | Monthly Food & Groceries Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honolulu | 145.0 | $725.00 |
| 2 | San Jose | 136.0 | $680.00 |
| 3 | Portland | 130.0 | $650.00 |
| 4 | San Francisco | 130.0 | $650.00 |
| 5 | Washington, D.C. | 125.0 | $625.00 |
| 6 | Boston | 120.0 | $600.00 |
| 7 | Durham | 120.0 | $600.00 |
| 8 | Jacksonville | 120.0 | $600.00 |
| 9 | San Diego | 120.0 | $600.00 |
| 10 | Seattle | 120.0 | $600.00 |
| 11 | Allentown | 116.0 | $580.00 |
| 12 | Providence | 115.0 | $575.00 |
| 13 | Atlanta | 110.0 | $550.00 |
| 14 | Bakersfield | 110.0 | $550.00 |
| 15 | Fort Myers | 110.0 | $550.00 |
| 16 | Kansas City | 110.0 | $550.00 |
| 17 | Las Vegas | 110.0 | $550.00 |
| 18 | Los Angeles | 110.0 | $550.00 |
| 19 | New Orleans | 110.0 | $550.00 |
| 20 | Sacramento | 110.0 | $550.00 |
| 21 | Tulsa | 110.0 | $550.00 |
| 22 | Worcester | 110.0 | $550.00 |
| 23 | Chicago | 105.0 | $525.00 |
| 24 | Albany | 104.0 | $520.00 |
| 25 | Baltimore | 104.0 | $520.00 |
| 26 | Oklahoma City | 104.0 | $520.00 |
| 27 | Oxnard | 104.0 | $520.00 |
| 28 | Salt Lake City | 104.0 | $520.00 |
| 29 | Des Moines | 100.0 | $500.00 |
| 30 | Grand Rapids | 100.0 | $500.00 |
| 31 | Harrisburg | 100.0 | $500.00 |
| 32 | Houston | 100.0 | $500.00 |
| 33 | Indianapolis | 100.0 | $500.00 |
| 34 | Madison | 100.0 | $500.00 |
| 35 | Miami | 100.0 | $500.00 |
| 36 | Nashville | 100.0 | $500.00 |
| 37 | New Haven | 100.0 | $500.00 |
| 38 | New York City | 100.0 | $500.00 |
| 39 | North Port | 100.0 | $500.00 |
| 40 | Philadelphia | 100.0 | $500.00 |
| 41 | Pittsburgh | 100.0 | $500.00 |
| 42 | Raleigh | 100.0 | $500.00 |
| 43 | Virginia Beach | 100.0 | $500.00 |
| 44 | Greensboro | 98.0 | $490.00 |
| 45 | Riverside | 98.0 | $490.00 |
| 46 | Austin | 96.0 | $480.00 |
| 47 | Boise City | 96.0 | $480.00 |
| 48 | Bridgeport | 96.0 | $480.00 |
| 49 | Charlotte | 96.0 | $480.00 |
| 50 | Fresno | 96.0 | $480.00 |
| 51 | Hartford | 96.0 | $480.00 |
| 52 | St. Louis | 96.0 | $480.00 |
| 53 | Tampa | 96.0 | $480.00 |
| 54 | Toledo | 96.0 | $480.00 |
| 55 | Wichita | 96.0 | $480.00 |
| 56 | Charleston | 95.0 | $475.00 |
| 57 | Colorado Springs | 95.0 | $475.00 |
| 58 | Little Rock | 95.0 | $475.00 |
| 59 | Milwaukee | 95.0 | $475.00 |
| 60 | Rochester | 95.0 | $475.00 |
| 61 | Tucson | 95.0 | $475.00 |
| 62 | Greenville | 94.0 | $470.00 |
| 63 | Knoxville | 92.0 | $460.00 |
| 64 | Baton Rouge | 90.0 | $450.00 |
| 65 | Buffalo | 90.0 | $450.00 |
| 66 | Cincinnati | 90.0 | $450.00 |
| 67 | Detroit | 90.0 | $450.00 |
| 68 | McAllen | 90.0 | $450.00 |
| 69 | Minneapolis | 90.0 | $450.00 |
| 70 | Orlando | 90.0 | $450.00 |
| 71 | Palm Bay | 90.0 | $450.00 |
| 72 | Phoenix | 90.0 | $450.00 |
| 73 | Provo | 90.0 | $450.00 |
| 74 | Richmond | 90.0 | $450.00 |
| 75 | San Antonio | 90.0 | $450.00 |
| 76 | Stockton | 90.0 | $450.00 |
| 77 | Modesto | 88.0 | $440.00 |
| 78 | Omaha | 86.0 | $430.00 |
| 79 | Syracuse | 86.0 | $430.00 |
| 80 | Winston-Salem | 85.0 | $425.00 |
| 81 | Akron | 84.0 | $420.00 |
| 82 | Cleveland | 84.0 | $420.00 |
| 83 | Columbia City | 82.0 | $410.00 |
| 84 | Dayton | 82.0 | $410.00 |
| 85 | Albuquerque | 80.0 | $400.00 |
| 86 | Dallas | 80.0 | $400.00 |
| 87 | El Paso | 80.0 | $400.00 |
| 88 | Denver | 76.0 | $380.00 |
| 89 | Birmingham | 75.0 | $375.00 |
| 90 | Columbus | 75.0 | $375.00 |
| 91 | Louisville | 75.0 | $375.00 |
| 92 | Memphis | 72.0 | $360.00 |
Index Distribution
This histogram visualizes how cities are distributed across different food & groceries cost index value ranges.