This Michigan City Spends More on Groceries Than Anywhere Else in the U.S.

If it feels like your grocery bill has been getting out of hand lately, you’re definitely not alone — especially here in Michigan. A new study from WalletHub looked at 100 of America’s biggest cities to see where people are spending the largest chunk of their income on groceries, and Detroit landed right at the top of the list.

Detroit Leads the Nation in Grocery Spending

According to the data, the average Detroit household spends about 3.8% of its income on groceries, even though grocery prices in the city aren’t the highest. The problem? Income. Detroit has the second-lowest median household income in the country at just under $39,600, which means even basic grocery trips hit harder on the wallet.

Michigan Families Across the State Feeling the Squeeze

And it’s not just Detroit. Michiganders all over, from Flint to Saginaw to Bay City, are feeling the squeeze at the checkout. Prices for everyday items like beef, milk, and coffee have jumped this year, adding to the frustration that already came with a few years of inflation.

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Neighboring cities like Cleveland and Toledo also ranked near the top, showing that the Midwest’s older industrial cities are really taking the brunt of these rising costs.

Experts Offer Tips to Save on Groceries

Experts say shoppers can fight back by buying store brands, using coupons and rewards programs like Meijer’s mPerks, and shopping sales whenever possible. But for most Michigan families, the struggle to stretch every dollar isn’t going away anytime soon.

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So the next time you walk out of the store feeling like you just dropped a car payment on groceries, you’re not imagining it. Detroit really is ground zero for America’s grocery price crunch.