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Making ends meet is tough, and millions of Americans are struggling to cover the rising cost of groceries.
But not all Americans are quite as strapped by grocery costs as others.
Below are the 20 U.S. cities that spend the most on groceries, with the No.
1 city being that which spends thelargest amount monthly on groceries.
Kihei, Hawaii
19.
Kahului, Hawaii
18.
Honokaa, Hawaii
17.
Makawao, Hawaii
16.
Captain Cook, Hawaii
15.
Paia, Hawaii
14.
Kula, Hawaii
13.
Ketchikan, Alaska
12.
Petersburg, Alaska
11.
Holualoa, Hawaii
10.
Kealakekua, Hawaii
9.
Eleele, Hawaii
8.
Lihue, Hawaii
7.
Hanapepe, Hawaii
6.
Kapaa, Hawaii
5.
Kalaheo, Hawaii
4.
Koloa, Hawaii
3.
Princeville, Hawaii
2.
Kilauea, Hawaii
1.
Hanalei, Hawaii
Methodology.
For this study, GOBankingRates analyzed the cost of groceries from cities across the United States.
First GOBankingRates found the cost-of-living indexes from Sperlings BestPlaces.
Using this data the percentage of the population ages 65 and over can be calculated.
The average single family home value was sourced from Zillow Home Value Index for August 2024.
Using the average mortgage and average expenditure costs, the total cost of living can be calculated.
All data was collected on and is up to date as of Sept. 30th, 2024.
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