The average US household spends $270.21 per week on groceries, according to US census data. In some states, the cost is much higher.
A number of factors contribute to the rising consumer price index for food, such as inflation and supply-chain issues caused by natural disasters.
HelpAdvisor, a site that provides resources for navigating US government benefits, analyzed findings from the US Census Household Pulse Survey to determine the states in the continental US with the highest average grocery costs.
The analysis excludes Alaska and Hawaii, where grocery prices are higher since most items are imported.
Here are the top 10 most expensive states to go grocery shopping.