15 of the Most Expensive Groceries Found in Colorado

Every time I go to the City Market for groceries, I get the same amount of groceries as the week before yet it costs more. This has been going on for a couple of years now. This is not something unique to one store, nor is the rising cost of groceries something unique to Colorado.

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A 2024 report from Traceone.com shows grocery item price inflation since 2020, and it's very surprising to see which items have increased in price the most. Keep reading to see the 15 items with the largest price increases in the last few years in the gallery below.

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The Cost of Groceries in Colorado

According to Traceone.com, the grocery share of total consumer spending in Colorado is 8.1%. The average weekly spending for groceries by households in Colorado is around $280. How much do you spend each week at your grocery store? If you don't mind sharing, hit the message button on our station app and let us know what you spend each week on groceries and where you shop.

Items With the Highest Price Increases

Some of the items at the grocery store with the highest price increases are the items we all use for cooking and baking. Eggs, flour, and sugar all lead the way. The price of eggs is up 27% over the past two years, and down about 7% over the past year. Flour and sugar both rose nearly 20% over the past two years without reduction.

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The Household Pulse Survey

According to the Household Pulse Survey, a household with 1 person spends about $149 per week on groceries. A 2-person household is spending about $224 on groceries. A 3-person household spends $284, and a 4-person household is trying to afford a weekly grocery bill of around $341.

Let's take a look at the 15 items that have cost us the most in stores since 2020 in the gallery below.