California Households Lead Nation in Weekly Grocery Spending
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Californians spend the most on groceries nationwide, averaging $297.72 per week compared to $270.21 for the average American household.
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Households with children spend 41% more on groceries than those without.
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The most expensive cities for groceries are Miami ($327.89 weekly average), Houston ($302.65), and California's Riverside ($300.50), San Francisco ($298.44), and Los Angeles ($295.33).
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Midwest states like Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, Michigan and Indiana have the lowest grocery costs, all under $240 weekly.
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Factors like education, race, military service, government aid, and disabilities may impact grocery spending. Higher education equals lower spending.