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A recent study by BadCredit.org found that many Americans use more than half of their pay to buy food.
The best place to buy groceries, for both minimum-wage and median-wage earners, is the District of Columbia.
However, workers in D.C. must still spend over eight hours of work each week to afford groceries.
That is double the standard budget recommendation, showing how impossible that old standard is to reach nowadays.
This gives residents in these states a bit more breathing room for other expenses.
Middle-Class Families Also Struggle
Its not just minimum-wage earners who feel the pinch.
Many middle-income families also struggle with grocery costs.
This budgeting doesnt account for any luxury spending though, and is still very much a bare-minimum guideline.
There are plenty of ways to save money without sacrificing the quality of your meals.
Plan Your Meals
Take some time each week to plan your meals.
Buy one or two extra when theyre on sale to stretch your budget further.
Most grocery stores have loyalty programs that offer discounts too.
Check out local farmers markets for great deals and to support your community.
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