A recent WalletHub analysis reveals that Mississippi residents allocate the highest percentage of their income to groceries compared to any other state in the US. West Virginia and Arkansas follow in second and third ranks, respectively. Although grocery prices in Mississippi are comparatively low, the state's low median household income exacerbates the burden on residents when it comes to food expenses. The analysis examined costs of 26 grocery items and highlighted the significant disparity in earnings across states, clarifying the economic challenges faced by low-income states.
Despite having relatively low grocery prices, Mississippi's population spends the highest percentage of their income on groceries due to their low median household income.
West Virginia and Arkansas follow Mississippi, where high grocery expenses relative to income reveal a concerning economic situation, despite low retail food prices.
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