Grocery prices have surged in recent years, making it more important than ever to shop smart. One of the easiest ways to save money is by choosing the right store — but the most affordable option can vary widely depending on where you live.
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To help shoppers make the most of their grocery budgets, NetCredit analyzed prices at over 2,000 grocery stores across 136 supermarket chains in cities across the U.S., and found the cheapest grocery stores in each state based on average prices.
Curious where to shop for the lowest grocery bills in your state? Here’s the full list.
Alabama
- Most affordable grocery chain: Target
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Alaska
- Most affordable grocery chain: Target
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Arizona
- Most affordable grocery chain: Smart & Final
Arkansas
- Most affordable grocery chain: Target
California
- Most affordable grocery chain: Walmart
Colorado
- Most affordable grocery chain: Target
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Connecticut
- Most affordable grocery chain: Walmart
Delaware
- Most affordable grocery chain: Grocery Outlet
Florida
- Most affordable grocery chain: Target
Georgia
- Most affordable grocery chain: Food Lion
Hawaii
- Most affordable grocery chain: Target
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Idaho
- Most affordable grocery chain: Grocery Outlet
Illinois
- Most affordable grocery chain: Save A Lot
Indiana
- Most affordable grocery chain: Target
Iowa
- Most affordable grocery chain: Hy-Vee
Kansas
- Most affordable grocery chain: Price Chopper
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Kentucky
- Most affordable grocery chain: Save A Lot
Louisiana
- Most affordable grocery chain: Super 1 Food
Maine
- Most affordable grocery chain: Target
Maryland
- Most affordable grocery chain: Walmart
Massachusetts
- Most affordable grocery chain: Price Rite
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Michigan
- Most affordable grocery chain: Walmart
Minnesota
- Most affordable grocery chain: Hy-Vee
Mississippi
- Most affordable grocery chain: Target
Missouri
- Most affordable grocery chain: Price Chopper
Montana
- Most affordable grocery chain: Target
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Nebraska
- Most affordable grocery chain: Hy-Vee
Nevada
- Most affordable grocery chain: Grocery Outlet
New Hampshire
- Most affordable grocery chain: Price Rite
New Jersey
- Most affordable grocery chain: Walmart
New Mexico
- Most affordable grocery chain: Target
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New York
- Most affordable grocery chain: Walmart
North Carolina
- Most affordable grocery chain: Food Lion
North Dakota
- Most affordable grocery chain: Target
Ohio
- Most affordable grocery chain: Grocery Outlet
Oklahoma
- Most affordable grocery chain: Walmart
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Oregon
- Most affordable grocery chain: Grocery Outlet
Pennsylvania
- Most affordable grocery chain: Walmart
Rhode Island
- Most affordable grocery chain: Price Rite
South Carolina
- Most affordable grocery chain: Food Lion
South Dakota
- Most affordable grocery chain: Hy-Vee
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Tennessee
- Most affordable grocery chain: Food Lion
Texas
- Most affordable grocery chain: Fiesta Mart
Utah
- Most affordable grocery chain: Target
Vermont
- Most affordable grocery chain: Tops
Virginia
- Most affordable grocery chain: Food Lion
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Washington
- Most affordable grocery chain: Grocery Outlet
West Virginia
- Most affordable grocery chain: Target
Wisconsin
- Most affordable grocery chain: Hy-Vee
Wyoming
- Most affordable grocery chain: Target
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