Why A Quick Stop At The Grocery Store Costs New Jersey Shoppers So Much

You run into the supermarket to grab just a few things, and before you know it, you're walking out with $100 less in your wallet. And you're not even getting a lot of stuff, just a few of the basics.

It's hard not to notice how much higher our grocery bills have gotten, and as prices have increased, many are reassessing what they can buy and what they can do without to balance their monthly budget.

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We all know New Jersey is already an expensive state, but how much do we stack up when it comes to food shopping? What are they paying in other areas of the country?

Comparing Grocery Bills Across States

A recent study by Visual Capitalist analyzed each state's average weekly grocery bill, with households in Hawaii spending 33% more on groceries compared to the national average in 2025, with the average weekly cost in the state being $157.

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The state with the second-highest grocery bill is Alaska, spending $152 each week. These figures reflect the average weekly grocery cost for a median-income household in each state.

Where does New Jersey rank?

New Jersey Ranks 16th In Average Weekly Grocery Expenses

The Garden State comes in as the 16th state with the highest grocery bills, spending $119 a week, with a 4.5% annual cost increase.

If you're wondering the state where groceries are the least expensive, that title goes to Arkansas, where the average weekly grocery bill is about $111.

It's a big contrast compared to the higher-cost states, showing just how much grocery prices can vary depending on where you live.