Can you guess which grocery stores are the most expensive?
$5,728… That’s how much most Americans spend on food annually, according to the USDA. Sheesh! That’s a pretty penny if you ask us. But that’s not the WHOLE truth because this sum can be even higher for families that are larger in size.
We’re not even including those with dietary restrictions or people who shop in specialty grocery stores. And did you know that the cost of food isn’t even what sets grocery stores apart?
It turns out that some grocery stores in our country have some of the highest prices for their consumers, and today we want to know who the most expensive grocers in America are. Now, we realize that no matter where you choose to shop, grocery shopping can be pretty costly.
But you may be making it worse by choosing a store known for its high prices. So let’s get to it! Here are the stores where you’ve been wasting the most money on groceries!
I don’t shop in any of them .
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I agree that Acme is an expensive food store. However, they offer great produce & meats and the store near me is never too crowded; two incredibly important reasons I prefer to shop there
how about the least expensive in the Northeast
You are correct in saying that Whole Foods is one of the most expensive food stores to do your weekly shopping. However, their meats, cheeses, poultry and other select foods are much more superior than your Walmarts, Publix’s and other food stores.
Also, Whole Foods often have weekly specials on many of their food items-making a little cheaper to shop.
I live in Chicago, and to be fair, Jewel Osco is far from the most expensive grocery store in our area. Jewel has a robust (no fee) Rewards program with rotating weekly promotions. And regular (non-promo) shelf prices are competitive with other grocery stores here. P.S. I do not work for Jewel Osco. Just want to give them a shout-out.
Thank you for sharing your research. My regular grocery store isn’t on your list. Each time I shop, which is about every 4 or 5 days, the prices constantly rise. My last bill of $85.00 consisted of four plastic bags. The regular grocery items I purchase have increased by 2 dollars and a few items even more. I am spending 60 – 70 percent more on food each month.