According to Nerd Wallet, food prices have increased by 31% since 2019. That’s a huge jump, and it’s affecting everyone’s budget. Here's what the average family in Minnesota spends on groceries compared to those in Iowa and Wisconsin.
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People spend $174 per grocery trip. Smaller households typically spend $131, while larger families spend about $262 per visit. Most people go grocery shopping about six times a month, which adds up to a lot of money.