Drooid Logo
Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Hawaii and Alaska Lead Nation in Grocery Costs

1/30/2026

28 2 Full Breakdown

1 of 1

Story summary
  • Visual Capitalist data show Hawaii and Alaska have the highest average weekly grocery bills, at $157 and $152 respectively.
  • Transportation and supply chain costs drive these differences.
  • The national average is $119, while Arkansas and Iowa report lower costs.
  • Grocery prices rose 6.3% nationally in 2025 while experts say states with high transportation and labor costs will stay elevated.