Where Food Prices Are Highest in the U.S. 🍎

What We're Showing

Using data from the Council for Community & Economic Research via Missouri Economic Research and Information Center, this map ranks grocery prices across all 50 states relative to a U.S. baseline of 100.

Key Takeaways

• Grocery prices vary by nearly 40% across U.S. states based on 2025 averages.
• Hawaii and Alaska have the highest costs, both over 25% above average.
• Southern states dominate the lowest-cost rankings, led by Arkansas.