Where can you find the cheapest groceries in State College? We compared prices for you

Although nationwide inflation is starting to cool, higher prices at the grocery market are still putting pressure on the average American shopper.

Food-at-home prices, which cover food purchases at grocery stores and supermarkets, have increased significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service. The agency’s recently published food price outlook indicates overall food-at-home prices increased by 11.4% in 2022 and another 5% in 2023. Current statistical models forecast a more modest 1.3% increase for 2024, but each jump — no matter how small — can create significant strains for those shopping on a budget.

 

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