Groceries Cost More Than Ever—Here’s What Louisiana Folks Pay

KNGT | Lake Charles, LA — If you’ve walked into a grocery store lately and felt like you needed a loan just to buy bread and bologna, you’re not alone. Prices these days are so high, even your wallet’s crying in the car before you make it to the cereal aisle. Folks all across Louisiana, and the rest of the country, are feeling the pinch, from the gas pump to the dinner plate. But don’t worry, this ain’t all doom and gloom. We’re about to take a fun (and slightly painful) look at why your grocery bill feels like a mortgage payment… and why you might wanna give a big ol’ hug to your local Market Basket.

Everything seems so pricey in Louisiana and across the nation, from the trip, to the gas station, to the grocery store. The cost of several items has significantly increased since a few years ago.

Additionally, Nerdwallet, a website that offers financial advice, states that "the report shows food prices are 2.3% higher than they were 12 months ago." In contrast, prices increased 3.7% during the preceding 12 months. In September, the cost of groceries increased 1.3% from the previous year. In the last month, they increased by 0.4%. The cost of dining out increased 3.9% from the previous year.

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According to research by HelpAdvisor, the average American household currently spends $270.21 per week on groceries. Compared to households with only adults, families with children will spend 41% more.

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What is Louisiana's priciest grocery shop chains?

It's Whole Foods and ACME, according to delish.com: "Whole Foods is frequently referred to as "Whole Paycheck" for a reason. Since being founded in 1980, Whole Foods has earned a reputation for being one of the most overpriced grocery stores in the country."

In the Bayou State, there are 0 ACME stores and only 7 Whole Foods outlets.

Im glad we dont have any around here in Southwest Louisiana, ill stick to my Market Baskets and Rouses. And continue to be a loyal customer and use my coupons when the are available.

Based on the majority of Whole Foods price comparisons. In comparison to other grocery stores, prices are typically thought to be about 20% higher.