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From California to New York: The 24% Surge in Grocery Prices Over a Decade

By InHouse America Staff | Data Analytics

Published: 15:20 pm (GMT-5), Mon September 2, 2024

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Source: (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) )

U.S. Grocery Prices

(2014 -2024)

Average Grocery Price Increased Nationwide by 24% over the decade, with an annual increase of 2.2%. Cost of Meat increased by 22% nationwide, from an average of $4.20 per pound in 2014 to $5.13 in 2024.

Source: (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS))

Insights: Dairy Products increased by 21%, from $3.00 per gallon of milk in 2014 to $3.63 in 2024. Fresh Produce increased by 23%, from $1.80 per pound of apples in 2014 to $2.21 in 2024.


California Grocery Prices

(2014 -2024)

Average Grocery Price Increased by 25% over the decade, with an annual increase of 2.3%. Cost of Dairy Products are Up by 22%, from $3.50 per gallon of milk in 2014 to $4.27 in 2024.

Source: (California Department of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS))

Insights: Fresh Produce increased by 20%, from $1.50 per pound of apples in 2014 to $1.80 in 2024.


Texas Grocery Prices

(2014 -2024)

Average Grocery Price Increased by 20% over the decade, with an annual increase of 1.9%. Cost of Meat is Up by 18%, from $4.00 per pound of beef in 2014 to $4.72 in 2024.

Source: (Texas Department of Agriculture, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS))

Insights: Dairy Products increased by 21%, from $2.80 per gallon of milk in 2014 to $3.39 in 2024.


New York Grocery Prices

(2014 -2024)

Average Grocery Price Increased by 28% over the decade, with an annual increase of 2.5%. Cost of Fresh Produce is Up by 26%, from $1.80 per pound of bananas in 2014 to $2.27 in 2024.

Source: (New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS))

Insights: Meat Products increased by 25%, from $5.00 per pound of chicken in 2014 to $6.25 in 2024.


Washington Grocery Prices

(2014 -2024)

Average Grocery Price Increased by 22% over the decade, with an annual increase of 2.1%. Cost of Seafood is Up by 24%, from $12.00 per pound of salmon in 2014 to $14.88 in 2024.

Source: (Washington State Department of Agriculture, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS))

Insights: Fresh Produce increased by 20%, from $2.50 per pound of apples in 2014 to $3.00 in 2024.


Colorado Grocery Prices

(2014 -2024)

Average Grocery Price Increased by 19% over the decade, with an annual increase of 1.8%. Cost of Meat is Up by 18%, from $4.20 per pound of beef in 2014 to $4.96 in 2024.

Source: (Colorado Department of Agriculture, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS))

Insights: Dairy Products increased by 20%, from $3.10 per gallon of milk in 2014 to $3.72 in 2024.


Florida Grocery Prices

(2014 -2024)

Average Grocery Price Increased by 30% over the decade, with an annual increase of 2.7%. Cost of Meat is Up by 28%, from $3.50 per pound of pork in 2014 to $4.48 in 2024.

Source: (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS))

Insights: Fresh Produce increased by 27%, from $2.00 per pound of oranges in 2014 to $2.54 in 2024.


Ohio Grocery Prices

(2014 -2024)

Average Grocery Price Increased by 26% over the decade, with an annual increase of 2.3%. Cost of Dairy Products is Up by 24%, from $2.70 per gallon of milk in 2014 to $3.35 in 2024.

Source: (Ohio Department of Agriculture, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS))

Insights: Meat Products increased by 25%, from $4.50 per pound of beef in 2014 to $5.63 in 2024.


Arizona Grocery Prices

(2014 -2024)

Average Grocery Price Increased by 29% over the decade, with an annual increase of 2.6%. Cost of Fresh Produce is Up by 28%, from $1.60 per pound of lettuce in 2014 to $2.05 in 2024.

Source: (Arizona Department of Agriculture, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS))

Insights: Dairy Products increased by 27%, from $3.00 per gallon of milk in 2014 to $3.81 in 2024.


Georgia Grocery Prices

(2014 -2024)

Average Grocery Price Increased by 30% over the decade, with an annual increase of 2.7%. Cost of Meat is Up by 28%, from $3.50 per pound of pork in 2014 to $4.48 in 2024.

Source: (Georgia Department of Agriculture, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS))

Insights: Fresh Produce increased by 27%, from $1.70 per pound of peaches in 2014 to $2.16 in 2024.


North Carolina Grocery Prices

(2014 -2024)

Average Grocery Price Increased by 29% over the decade, with an annual increase of 2.6%. Cost of Seafood is Up by 27%, from $8.00 per pound of fish in 2014 to $10.16 in 2024.

Source: (North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS))

Insights: Dairy Products increased by 26%, from $3.10 per gallon of milk in 2014 to $3.91 in 2024.


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