Grocery costs continue to climb. This upstate NY city faces some of the highest increases

Rising food prices have eased somewhat in recent years, but many Americans are still grappling with high grocery costs. According to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics , food prices increased by 2.2% from July 2023 to July 2024, a notable slowdown from the 4.9% rise of the previous year. Despite this moderation, grocery prices have surged by approximately 25% compared to 2019.

Syracuse NY sees significant increases in grocery prices

Among cities in upstate New York, Syracuse has seen one of the most significant increases in grocery prices over the past year. Syracuse experienced a 2% rise in grocery prices, making it one of the metro areas with the highest price hikes. This trend reflects a broader issue affecting many regions, where rising food costs continue to impact consumer budgets.

While the nationwide average grocery price increase remains under 2% year-over-year, local variations are stark. In particular, Syracuse's price increases highlight how certain areas, especially those with more significant supply chain issues or higher demand, face more pronounced inflationary pressures.

For more information on grocery price trends, including which regions are experiencing the largest increases, visit Datasembly’s Grocery Price Index .

States with the largest grocery price increases

In the past 12 months, grocery prices have increased the most for the following states:

1. Vermont: 3.1% increase year-over-year
2. Hawaii: 2.6% increase year-over-year
3. Oklahoma: 2.1% year-over-year
4. New Mexico : 2.1% year-over-year
5. Alabama : 2.1% year-over-year
6. North Dakota : 2% year-over-year
7. Pennsylvania : 2% year-over-year
8. Maine: 1.9% year-over-year
9. New Hampshire: 1.9% year-over-year
10. Delaware: 1.9% year-over-year

Which cities experienced the largest grocery price increases?

The following metro areas experienced the largest increases in grocery prices over the past 12 months:

1. Oahu, Hawaii : 2.7% increase year-over-year
2. San Antonio, Texas : 2.2% increase year-over-year
3. West Texas : 2.1% year-over-year
4. Oklahoma City : 2.1% year-over-year
5. Greenville, South Carolina : 2.1% year-over-year
6. New Orleans, Louisiana: 2.1% year-over-year
7. Birmingham, Alabama: 2.1% year-over-year
8. Syracuse, New York: 2% year-over-year
9. Miami, Florida: 1.9% year-over-year
10. Milwaukee, Wisconsin: 1.9% year-over-year

Contributing: USA Today Network

This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Grocery costs continue to climb. This upstate NY city faces some of the highest increases