Grocery Prices in United States
Track staple food prices in United States from major supermarket chains. Reference city: New York. Currency: USD.
The official US CPI Food-at-Home Reference Basket costs about $125.34/person/month ($4.12/day) in United States. We track 58 staple products from 2 supermarket chains (100% basket coverage).
Biggest basket items
| Product | Monthly cost |
|---|---|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $18.13 |
| Mineral Water (1.5 L) | $18.08 |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb loaf) | $10.35 |
| Beef Round (1 lb) | $9.89 |
| Eggs (1 dozen, Large) | $9.44 |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $7.40 |
Spending by category
Cheapest staples
- Bananas (1 lb) $0.59
- Potatoes (1 lb) $0.82
- Milk (Lactose Free, 1 Liter) $0.96
- Oranges (1 lb) $1.12
- Cabbage (1 lb) $1.14
Most expensive staples
- Minced Beef (1 kg) $44.09
- Salmon Fillet (1 kg) $24.49
- Buckwheat (1 kg) $22.02
- Turkey Fillet (1 kg) $16.15
- Ground Coffee (12 oz) $12.99
Supermarkets tracked
Prices by city
City estimates use community-reported grocery prices (Numbeo), adjusted from New York reference data. Supermarket chain prices are national unless noted.
New York
ReferenceNew York
- Milk (1 L)
- $1.41
- Est. basket / month
- $125.34
Los Angeles
California
- Milk (1 L)
- $1.33
- Est. basket / month
- $112.22
- vs New York (milk)
- -5.7%
Chicago
Illinois
- Milk (1 L)
- $1.29
- Est. basket / month
- $104.34
- vs New York (milk)
- -8.5%
Houston
Texas
- Milk (1 L)
- $0.86
- Est. basket / month
- $84.33
- vs New York (milk)
- -39%
Phoenix
Arizona
- Milk (1 L)
- $0.91
- Est. basket / month
- $109.01
- vs New York (milk)
- -35.5%
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
- Milk (1 L)
- $1.44
- Est. basket / month
- $115.25
- vs New York (milk)
- +2.1%
Miami
Florida
- Milk (1 L)
- $1.33
- Est. basket / month
- $114.05
- vs New York (milk)
- -5.7%
Atlanta
Georgia
- Milk (1 L)
- $0.85
- Est. basket / month
- $103.18
- vs New York (milk)
- -39.7%
Seattle
Washington
- Milk (1 L)
- $1.23
- Est. basket / month
- $124.88
- vs New York (milk)
- -12.8%
Denver
Colorado
- Milk (1 L)
- $1.10
- Est. basket / month
- $111.55
- vs New York (milk)
- -22%
Community city prices sourced from Numbeo contributors. Supermarket prices come from official retailer catalogs.
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Side-by-side grocery prices and official basket costs.
Frequently asked questions
How much does food cost per month in United States?
Based on the official government food basket and median supermarket prices, the estimated monthly cost is $125.34 per person in USD.
Which cities are covered in United States?
We publish city pages for major urban areas in United States. Supermarket prices are collected nationally with New York as the reference city; city pages add community price estimates from local contributors.
Where does United States price data come from?
Prices are collected from public online store catalogs of major supermarket chains in United States, normalized to standard package sizes.
How does United States compare to other countries?
Use our country comparison tool to see how grocery costs in United States stack up against other markets.