If you somehow enjoyed grocery shopping before — whether meandering the aisles was enjoyable or it was just a sliver of time to yourself outside of home or work — chances are, you can’t get through checkout without wincing or groaning. That’s because the prices continue rising … and rising and rising. According to CBS News’ price tracker, overall food prices have jumped 19% since 2022.
Groceries: What Gives?
We’re patiently waiting for the day when we can start complaining about something else as much as we complain about the cost of groceries, but it’s starting to feel like there’s no end in sight. The prices of beef and coffee have both reached record highs, and according to a recent report from the Democratic members of the Joint Economic Committee, American households spent $310 more on groceries in 2025 than in 2024.
That $310, however, is not a blanket for everyone. On a Reddit thread asking the r/AskReddit community how much more their grocery bill has jumped since November 2024 and what expenses they’ve scaled back on as a result, one Redditor commented, “About 100 dollars a month. I’ve cut TV subscriptions, and haven’t bought new clothes in all of 2025.” Another user commented that their bill has jumped a whopping $300 a month, which is a far cry from the household average number we mentioned above.
It’s Not Just Groceries
Groceries aren’t the only food costs rising. The Labor Department reported that the cost for “food away from home” in December was 4.1% higher than this time last year, compared with 2.7% for inflation overall. In line with those findings, Redditors on the same thread we mentioned earlier said that one of the main things they have cut back on to combat the cost of groceries is dining out.
How have you changed your approach to buying groceries or eating out? What price jumps have you noticed? Let us know in the comments!
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