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These US cities spend the most – and least – on groceries, study finds

Detroit and Cleveland residents spend nearly 3.8% of median income on groceries due to low earnings and rising food prices, WalletHub reports.

  • Detroit, Michigan, residents spend around 3.8% of their median household income on groceries, the highest percentage in the country.
  • Fremont, CA, residents spend less than 1% of their income on groceries, the lowest percentage in the country.
  • Shoppers are sensitive to fluctuating grocery prices since food is an unavoidable expense, and some visit grocery stores once or twice a week, according to Joseph Balagtas, a professor of agricultural economics at Purdue University.
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