Grocery Prices See 4.3% Increase in Past Year, With Big Cost Disparities Across States

Grocery prices increased 4.3% in the past year according to the Consumer Price Index, hurting Americans' wallets.
Hawaii has the highest monthly grocery cost per person at $556.76, while New Hampshire has the lowest at $183.
Cost of living disparities mean some states pay much more for groceries than others.
Between 2022-2023, grocery prices rose 4.3% showing items continue trending upward.
Average monthly grocery costs per person range from $183 in New Hampshire to $556.76 in Hawaii.

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