Summary
A study by WalletHub looked at how much people in 100 large U.S. cities spend on groceries compared to their income. The study found that cities with lower household incomes often spend a bigger part of their income on groceries, with Detroit and Cleveland at the top of the list. In contrast, some cities in California, like Fremont, spend less than 1% of their income on groceries.
Key Facts
- WalletHub analyzed 100 large U.S. cities for grocery costs relative to income.
- Detroit, Michigan, and Cleveland, Ohio, spend almost 3.8% of income on groceries.
- Detroit has the 36th most expensive groceries but very low median income.
- Cleveland has the lowest median income in the U.S. at $39,187.
- Birmingham, Newark, and Toledo also rank high in grocery spending compared to income.
- Fremont, California, residents spend less than 1% of their income on groceries.
- Rising prices of essentials like beef and coffee drive up grocery costs.
- The study used data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Council for Community and Economic Research.
