New data reveals that the average Georgian is spending nearly 8% of their income on groceries in 2025, a noticeable increase from last year.
Georgia ranks No. 30 nationally for the percentage of median income spent on groceries, according to the report from GoBankingRates, which compared all 50 states.
How much are Georgians spending on groceries now?
The average grocery bill in Georgia for 2025 is $5,914, up from $5,549 in 2024. That’s a 6.57% increase in just one year, outpacing the national average inflation rate.
What percentage of income goes toward groceries in Georgia?
According to the report, 7.92% of the median income in Georgia is now spent on groceries.
How can Georgia residents manage rising grocery bills?
Investopedia suggests several strategies to help stretch food budgets, including:
Shop with a plan
Skip bottled water and use tap
Buy in bulk
Use coupons
Look at the bottom shelf (cheaper items are usually not at eye level)
Compare prices and stores
Shop for sales
Keep your kitchen stocked
Shop infrequently
Time the sales during the week
Pay in cash
What state has the most unaffordable grocery costs in America?
Mississippi is the most unaffordable, according to the report, with over 10% of income going toward groceries.
What state has the most affordable grocery costs in America?
Massachusetts is the most affordable, according to the report, with 6.13% of income going toward groceries.
Methodology
The study by GoBankingRates calculated each state's grocery burden by comparing the average annual cost of groceries in 2024 and 2025, based on “food at home” spending data, with the median income in each state to determine the percentage of income spent on groceries, along with the one-year percentage change in costs.
For more information, visit gobankingrates.com/saving-money/food/how-much-more-you-are-paying-for-groceries-in-your-state.
Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at [email protected]m.
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