Top 10 states revealed where a family of 4 spends the most on groceries as prices continue to soar
A recent report highlights the states where families of four spend the most on groceries, with Hawaii leading the list. Families in Hawaii spend approximately $389.66 weekly, while those in Alaska and California follow closely behind. The rising grocery prices are attributed to various factors, including high import costs and inflation.
- ▪Hawaii tops the list for grocery spending, with families of four spending an estimated $389.66 a week.
- ▪Alaska and California rank second and third, with weekly grocery costs of $383.62 and $347.45, respectively.
- ▪Grocery prices have risen by 2.9% in April compared to the previous year, influenced by rising energy and fuel costs.
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Lifestyle Top 10 states revealed where a family of 4 spends the most on groceries as prices continue to soar By Eric Hegedus Published May 23, 2026, 1:30 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Grocery shopping is taking a big bite out of budgets everywhere — but a family of four can get socked significantly more in some states. 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. 4 Shoppers at a Safeway in Kauai, Hawaii, load groceries into their car. A family of four in the Aloha State pays more than in any other state, according to government data.
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