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Detroit Households Spend Highest Income Share on Groceries

10/24/2025

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WalletHub's analysis finds Detroit households allocate nearly 4% of income to groceries, the highest share in the nation.
Cleveland and Birmingham, Alabama, have the next highest grocery spending shares.
Fremont, California, spends less than 1% of household income on groceries.
Grocery prices have risen nearly 30% since the COVID pandemic and are up over 2% this year.
Experts recommend budgeting and smart shopping strategies to manage these costs.

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Story summary

WalletHub's analysis finds Detroit households allocate nearly 4% of income to groceries, the highest share in the nation.
Cleveland and Birmingham, Alabama, have the next highest grocery spending shares.
Fremont, California, spends less than 1% of household income on groceries.
Grocery prices have risen nearly 30% since the COVID pandemic and are up over 2% this year.
Experts recommend budgeting and smart shopping strategies to manage these costs.