Groceries Cost Less in Iowa and Wisconsin Than in Minnesota

The price of eggs has been a popular topic in the news over the past month or two. NBC News reports that "the average price for a dozen eggs in the United States has jumped 50% in the past year," and prices are expected to continue rising this year.

But it's not just eggs. It's everything in the grocery store. According to Nerd Wallet, food prices have increased by 31% since 2019. That’s a huge jump, and it’s affecting everyone’s budget.

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If you’re looking for bargains, you might hop between Walmart, Target, Costco, Hy-Vee,  and other grocery stores, but the best deals are found at Aldi.

Minnesota's Cheapest Grocery Store

Aldi has been ranked the cheapest grocery store in America according to a survey from US News & World Report.

There are 74 Aldi locations in Minnesota, including multiple stores in St. Paul, Blaine, Minneapolis, Burnsville, Coon Rapids, Inver Grove Heights, Richfield, Rochester, and Roseville.

How Much Minnesota Families Spend on Groceries Each Month

Virtual Capitalist says, the average family in Minnesota is now spending over $1,000 each month on groceries. That breaks down to $251 per week on food.

Meanwhile, Wisconsin and Iowa are the least expensive states in the entire country for groceries. Families in Iowa spend $227 per week, in Wisconsin families only spend $221.

I did the math so you don't have to - A family in Minnesota spends $1,560 more each year on groceries than a family in Wisconsin.