Oklahoma among top 10 states for most expensive weekly grocery costs in study
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — If you're feeling the sting at the grocery checkout line, you're not alone. A study showed Oklahoma ranks in the top ten states for most expensive groceries.
"I can't remember the last time I went to the store just for little bitty things and I didn't spend $100," said Nita Burkman.
A trip to the grocery store is a necessity that comes with a price.
"Definitely have to stop and think about the prices," a shopper told News 4. "That goes for chicken, that goes for pork, that goes for anything."
"Chicken especially, it used to be the cheap thing," said Burkman.
Investopedia took data from the US Census Bureau's House Pulse Survey from October 2023 and looked at how much the average shopper spends on groceries a week. Oklahoma ranks number 10.
- California: $297.72
- Nevada: $294.76
- Mississippi: $290.64
- Washington: $287.67
- Florida: $287.27
- New Mexico: $286.39
- Texas: $286.19
- Louisiana: $282.95
- Colorado: $279.98
- Oklahoma: $279.16
Remember, no matter where you live, the cost of living will impact your bill.
While prices have gone down some since 2023, shoppers on Tuesday told News 4 the numbers sound about right.
"I would say a weekly grocery bill is probably that," said Harding. "It was $271."
"It's just me and my husband. And even with the two of us and our little dog. We're spending about $200," said Burkman.
The report shows with more mouths to feed in the home, the bill will of course be higher, by about 41%. A four-person household reportedly spends $315 a week on groceries across the nation.
Andrea Rojas has a family of six.
"I can say maybe $350 I can spend per week," said Rojas.
There are some ways you can save, like having a plan before getting your cart.
You can also compare stores, like Burkman, who drives all the way from Stillwater to Crest on Covell and Sooner Road. She said the deals are worth it.
"I'm beyond compare shop. I come here to do my shopping. Because the little bitty grocery stores are just outrageous," said Burkman,
Others said researching and traveling to multiple stores takes time.
"My priority is my time," said Royas.
Investopedia also suggests finding alternatives or buying in bulk.