Grocery bills are most expensive in these major cities, analysis finds

Grocery prices continue to be at the forefront of Americans’ minds amid fluctuating inflation and the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

In fact, a majority of Americans said in a recent poll that grocery costs were a "major" stressor.

WalletHub analyzed the prices of 26 common grocery items in 100 of the largest cities to find out where people were feeling pinched by grocery costs the most.

Cities that spend most on groceries

Detroit, Mich. - 3.78%

Cleveland, Ohio - 3.77%

Birmingham, Ala. - 3.28%

Newark, N.J. - 3.16%

Toledo, Ohio - 3.09%

Hialeah, Fla. - 3.00%

Buffalo, N.Y. - 2.98%

Cincinnati, Ohio - 2.90%

Milwaukee, Wisc. - 2.89%

Memphis, Tenn. - 2.87%

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