Summary of Food & Groceries Cost Index By US State
• This index compares 50 states 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 97.2, with 22 states above-average and 28 below-average.
• The highest-ranking state is Hawaii with an index value of 150.0, while the lowest-ranking is Tennessee with an index value of 70.0.
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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Index Details
| # | State | Food & Groceries Cost Index | Monthly Food & Groceries Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | 150.0 | $750.00 |
| 2 | California | 130.0 | $650.00 |
| 3 | Connecticut | 130.0 | $650.00 |
| 4 | Alaska | 120.0 | $600.00 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 120.0 | $600.00 |
| 6 | Florida | 116.0 | $580.00 |
| 7 | Washington | 116.0 | $580.00 |
| 8 | Maryland | 115.0 | $575.00 |
| 9 | Vermont | 115.0 | $575.00 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | 106.0 | $530.00 |
| 11 | Colorado | 104.0 | $520.00 |
| 12 | Oregon | 104.0 | $520.00 |
| 13 | Illinois | 100.0 | $500.00 |
| 14 | Kentucky | 100.0 | $500.00 |
| 15 | Nevada | 100.0 | $500.00 |
| 16 | Ohio | 100.0 | $500.00 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | 100.0 | $500.00 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | 100.0 | $500.00 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | 100.0 | $500.00 |
| 20 | Maine | 98.0 | $490.00 |
| 21 | Minnesota | 98.0 | $490.00 |
| 22 | Utah | 98.0 | $490.00 |
| 23 | Indiana | 96.0 | $480.00 |
| 24 | New Mexico | 96.0 | $480.00 |
| 25 | South Carolina | 96.0 | $480.00 |
| 26 | Arizona | 95.0 | $475.00 |
| 27 | Georgia | 95.0 | $475.00 |
| 28 | Idaho | 95.0 | $475.00 |
| 29 | Montana | 95.0 | $475.00 |
| 30 | New Jersey | 94.0 | $470.00 |
| 31 | Alabama | 90.0 | $450.00 |
| 32 | Arkansas | 90.0 | $450.00 |
| 33 | Kansas | 90.0 | $450.00 |
| 34 | Michigan | 90.0 | $450.00 |
| 35 | North Carolina | 90.0 | $450.00 |
| 36 | North Dakota | 90.0 | $450.00 |
| 37 | Virginia | 90.0 | $450.00 |
| 38 | West Virginia | 90.0 | $450.00 |
| 39 | Louisiana | 85.0 | $425.00 |
| 40 | Wyoming | 85.0 | $425.00 |
| 41 | Iowa | 84.0 | $420.00 |
| 42 | Missouri | 84.0 | $420.00 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | 84.0 | $420.00 |
| 44 | Delaware | 80.0 | $400.00 |
| 45 | Nebraska | 80.0 | $400.00 |
| 46 | New York | 80.0 | $400.00 |
| 47 | South Dakota | 76.0 | $380.00 |
| 48 | Texas | 76.0 | $380.00 |
| 49 | Mississippi | 74.0 | $370.00 |
| 50 | Tennessee | 70.0 | $350.00 |
Index Distribution
This histogram visualizes how states are distributed across different food & groceries cost index value ranges.