Inflation is easing and a risk of recession is fading. Why are Americans still stressed?

The cost of groceries has significantly increased, with a family now spending over $1,000 a month even after discounts and deals.

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9/13/2023

Grocery Prices Edge Up in August but Remain Significantly Higher Than Last Year

Grocery bill prices remained stable in August, with a 0.2% increase in consumer prices at supermarkets, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, but food prices at home rose by 3.0% compared to last year.

9/19/2023

Study Ranks Pennsylvania 10th Most Expensive for Grocery Costs; Hawaii Tops List as New York Named Most Expensive State Overall

Pennsylvania ranked 10th overall in terms of expensive states and also 10th for having the priciest groceries, with an average cost of $401.02 per person per month, while Hawaii had the highest grocery prices at $556.76 per month.