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Here's Where To Find The Cheapest Groceries In GA, New Study Says
An analysis compared prices at over 2,000 stores across the country, including GA, to find out which grocery chain is the most affordable.
With the high cost of groceries, many people are looking for a deal. Keeping that in mind, NetCredit analyzed prices at over 2,000 grocery stores across the U.S.
After examining prices at 136 supermarket chains, NetCredit found the most affordable supermarket across 15 states is Target.
That is not the case in Georgia. The cheapest groceries in the Peach State can be found at Food Lion, according to NetCredit. The chain retailer's offerings are 24.34 percent less than the state average.
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Target comes in second place at 9.46 percent less than the state average. Next was Kroger at 7.52 percent less.
Family Dollar, Publix, and Winn-Dixie were all above the state average price.
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There are about 50 Food Lion locations in Georgia.
Grocery prices rose 3% over the last year, the latest Consumer Price Index report shows. Axios reports that food staples such as coffee have increased 13.4% since last June as climate change and other factors decrease predictability in food costs.
The price of uncooked ground beef is up 10.3% over the last year, Axios said.
NetCredit's analysis also includes advice on saving money on groceries:
- Use the store’s loyalty program to accumulate points and access discounts.
- Make a list and stick to it — don’t get distracted by special offers on non-essentials.
- Go alone and when it’s quiet. Hungry children and bustling aisles can entice you to make deviations from your shopping list.
- Buy the store’s own branded version of goods unless you are certain the branded version offers proven nutritional benefits.
- Buy in-season produce. Fruit and veg that are in season tend to be both healthier and cheaper.
- Stores tend to reduce near-to-expiry goods at regular times of the day or week. Figure out when your local store clerk goes around with the price reduction stickers — if you shop with the idea of putting together meals from what’s reduced, it’s the one exception to sticking to your list.
Check out the full study by clicking here.
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