Food prices have been a consistent driver of inflation but prices at the supermarket moderated throughout much of 2024. The Consumer Price Index for food consumed at home – the category for grocery prices – rose 1.8% over the last 12 months.
While the price of eggs is skyrocketing due to shortages caused by bird flu, some specific items haven’t gone up as much. A ConsumerAffairs analysis of price data collected by Datasembly shows grocery prices have risen 1.8% since January 2024, in line with the CPI.
Datasembly breaks down groceries into these categories:
Snacks | Bakery |
Beverages | Baby food |
Cereal | Meal solutions |
Grains/beans/pasta | Seasonings |
Candy/gum | Fruit/vegetables |
Baby formula | Cookies/crackers |
Condiments | Spreads/dressing |
Pet food |
Biggest movers
Baking supplies | +6.2% |
Candy/gum | +5.1% |
Beverages | +2.7% |
Cookies/crackers | +2.3% |
Condiments | +2.1% |
Meal solutions | +2% |
Most expensive states
California | +3.9% |
Pennsylvania | +3.5% |
Nevada | +3.5% |
Delaware | +3.4% |
New Mexico | +3.3% |
No state recorded a decrease in grocery prices.