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Grocery Costs Soar: Mississippi Families Hit Hardest

2/18/2025

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WalletHub's analysis shows grocery costs as a percentage of median household income in all 50 states.
Mississippi has the highest percentage at 2.64%, while New Jersey has the lowest at 1.50%.
States with low median incomes, like Mississippi, face higher grocery spending percentages despite lower prices.
Since 2019, grocery prices have increased over 25%, surpassing income growth.

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Story summary

WalletHub's analysis shows grocery costs as a percentage of median household income in all 50 states.
Mississippi has the highest percentage at 2.64%, while New Jersey has the lowest at 1.50%.
States with low median incomes, like Mississippi, face higher grocery spending percentages despite lower prices.
Since 2019, grocery prices have increased over 25%, surpassing income growth.