Where Is The Most Overpriced Grocery Store In Montana Located?

As talking heads continue to try and explain the recent election results, most Americans can explain it with just 3 words: "cost of living."

People feel there is economic insecurity as the cost of everything seems to be higher, and the one bill that people are feeling the biggest money crunch is their grocery bill.

How Much Are You Willing To Spend On Groceries?

Groceries take up a big portion of our family's budget, and I'm sure it's the same in your family.

We're always looking for good deals, be it sales, buy one, get one, or even using coupons, which could explain why the most overpriced grocery store only has one location in Montana.

The website Delish ranked "The Most Overpriced Grocery Stores in America," and it's not surprising where you'll find it located.

Comparing Grocery Prices In Montana

Bozeman, Montana is home to Montana's only "Whole Foods," often nicknamed "Whole Paycheck" thanks to their prices.

So just how expensive are the prices at Whole Foods? We decided to compare Rosauers, which has a 4-star rating on Yelp!, to Whole Foods, which has a 2.9 rating.

A gallon of whole milk
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Milk

  • Rosauers - $3.19/Gallon
  • Whole Foods - $4.19/Gallon
A pound of ground beef on a cutting board
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Ground Beef

  • Rosauers - 90/10 Split $8.49/lb
  • Whole Foods - 90/10 Split $6.99
A dozen white eggs in a egg carton
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Eggs

  • Rosauers -$3.69
  • Whole Foods - $3.99
A loaf of sliced bread in a bag
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Bread

  • Rosauers -$1.99
  • Whole Foods - $3.79

That equals a difference of $1.60 more when shopping at Whole Foods, and while that might not seem like a lot, buying enough to feed your family could increase that total quite a bit, especially when we see the jump in price of certain food items in the gallery below.

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Gallery Credit: Michelle Heart

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