108
Food Cost Index
$435
Avg. Monthly Grocery Spend
$403
US Average Spend
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Food Cost Index | 108 | 100 |
National ranking
Maine ranks #33 of 35 states by grocery cost index.
| #1 | Alaska | 3 |
| #2 | Vermont | 18 |
| #3 | Wyoming | 22 |
| #4 | Texas | 93 |
| #5 | Indiana | 94 |
| #6 | Michigan | 95 |
| #7 | Missouri | 95 |
| #8 | Oklahoma | 95 |
| #9 | Kentucky | 96 |
| #10 | Tennessee | 96 |
| #11 | Wisconsin | 97 |
| #12 | Louisiana | 97 |
| #13 | New Mexico | 97 |
| #14 | South Dakota | 97 |
| #15 | Washington | 97 |
| #16 | Ohio | 98 |
| #17 | Minnesota | 98 |
| #18 | Illinois | 99 |
| #19 | Georgia | 99 |
| #20 | Montana | 99.8 |
| #21 | Delaware | 100 |
| #22 | Arizona | 100 |
| #23 | North Carolina | 100 |
| #24 | Virginia | 100.5 |
| #25 | Utah | 101 |
| #26 | Colorado | 101 |
| #27 | Florida | 104 |
| #28 | Oregon | 104 |
| #29 | Rhode Island | 104 |
| #30 | New Jersey | 106 |
| #31 | New Hampshire | 108 |
| #32 | New York | 108 |
| #33 | Maine | 108 |
| #34 | Massachusetts | 110 |
| #35 | California | 112 |
Overview
Maine food costs exceed the national average due to distribution costs across its rural landscape. Maine grocery prices are notably higher in remote counties like Aroostook and Washington.
Did you know?
- Maine's rural far north sees some of the highest grocery prices in the Northeast.