Minnesota Is Home To One Of The Priciest Grocery Stores In The US

One of the top topics of conversation in recent years has been the rising cost of groceries. These high prices have many shoppers looking for cheaper alternatives, especially compared to the stores that consistently rank among the most expensive in the country.

The website Cheapism recently compiled a list of the most expensive grocery stores in America. One store on that list, known for selling $36 packs of mushrooms, has several locations right here in Minnesota.

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One Grocery Chain Stands Out in Minnesota

That store is Whole Foods Market, the first certified organic national grocer and a name that has become synonymous with natural and organic products. Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, and now owned by Amazon, Whole Foods operates more than 500 stores across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

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Where to Find Whole Foods in Minnesota

Whole Foods has a relatively small presence in Minnesota, with seven locations statewide, all in the Twin Cities metro area. Stores can be found in Woodbury, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Edina, St. Paul, and two in Minneapolis. That’s more locations than any neighboring state.

What Makes It So Expensive?

Cheapism notes, “The grocery store chain is certified organic, and all its products are free from hydrogenated fats, artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives.” That might explain the $36 mushrooms, or other premium items like a $20 bottle of maple syrup.

The chain has even earned the nickname “Whole Paycheck,” thanks to its reputation for high prices. But those high food standards and eco-conscious practices clearly resonate with customers, many of whom remain loyal despite the sticker shock felt at any grocery store these days.