States With The Highest Grocery Bills: North Dakota Ranked

We're out running around like crazy, sliding on icy roads, waiting in long lines, trying to get all of our holiday shopping done. All of it can get a little crazy, but holiday shopping isn't the only stress; grocery shopping, not just this time of year, but in general, can be stressful for many North Dakotans.

The price of groceries continues to rise, and many of us are struggling to pay our electric and water bills, fill our cars with gas, pay rent, and afford groceries.

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States With The Highest Grocery Bills

If you think grocery prices are outrageous, wait until you hear this. A study was done by World Atlas, looking at each state's weekly grocery bill. Let's look at the top 5 most expensive states.

1. Hawaii - This is said to be due to the long distance to transport the food to the state. Average weekly cost is $333.88.

2. Alaska - Similar to Hawaii, this is largely due to distance and harsh weather. Average weekly cost is $328.71.

3. California - No explanation needed, right? Everything in California is outrageously expensive. Average weekly cost is $297.72.

4. Nevada - Average weekly cost is $294.76

5. Mississippi - This could be due to rural coverage gaps and storm-related supply risk. Average weekly cost is $290.64.

North Dakota

So, where does North Dakota rank compared to all other states? Well, we're right in the middle with an average weekly cost of $265. We might not have it as bad as other states, but that's still a lot of dough to fork over for basic necessities.

If you're curious, the state getting the best deal on groceries is Wisconsin. The average weekly cost of groceries there is $221.

Hopefully this info will help you with your budgeting. Good luck shopping out there!