Groceries Eat More of Your Pay in Low-Income States | Columbia News

Food prices are soaring, and where you live determines how badly it hits your wallet. While beef costs jumped 75 cents a pound and the national food CPI rose 3%, it’s not just about absolute prices—it’s about proportion. States with lower median incomes, like Mississippi (2.60% of income on groceries) and South Carolina (2.21%), feel the pinch hardest, even if their grocery bills aren’t the most expensive. Save smart: budget tightly, use coupons, shop store brands, buy in bulk, and snag sales to stretch every dollar further. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/503a4a3a1ee809b1