Grocery Prices in the U.S.

What common groceries cost on average across U.S. cities, how prices changed in the last month and year, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Updated every month.

Updated

ItemAverage price (August 2026)vs. a year ago
Eggs$2.27 / dozen−36.7%
Milk$4.23 / gallon+1.4%
White bread$1.82 / lb−1.0%
Flour$0.55 / lb−1.6%
Rice$1.11 / lb+4.9%
Ground beef$6.92 / lb+9.6%
Bacon$6.61 / lb−8.4%
Whole chicken$2.01 / lb−3.1%
Chicken breast$4.17 / lb−0.9%
Cheddar cheese$5.98 / lb−2.3%
Ice cream$5.85 / half gallon−10.0%
Bananas$0.65 / lb−2.1%
Oranges$1.71 / lb−4.8%
Potatoes$0.98 / lb−2.5%
Tomatoes$1.98 / lb+2.7%
Dried beans$1.63 / lb+5.4%
Sugar$1.02 / lb−1.5%
Coffee$9.30 / lb+4.8%

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Target = Current monthly spend × (1 − Reduction goal ÷ 100). Weekly budget = Target × 12 ÷ 52. Per person per week = Weekly budget ÷ Household size.

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Sources and method

Monthly average retail prices collected for the Consumer Price Index, U.S. city average, not seasonally adjusted. Prices at your store and in your region differ.

Data last checked: October 4, 2026.

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