Yes.
Multiple analyses of food prices from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2025 Consumer Expenditure Survey rank Oklahoma at No. 8 for grocery costs as a share of median state income.
GoBankingRates found that Oklahomans spend 9.1% of their incomes on groceries on average, 12% higher than the national average of 8.1%. Considering only the 26 most commonly purchased items, WalletHub’s findings matched Oklahoma’s ranking and percentage difference over the national average.
The average grocery cost for Oklahomans increased by 6.5% in 2025, more than the states holding the top three spots, which saw increases of 5.7%, 3.7%, and 6%, respectively, as well as the nationwide average of 2.3%.
According to the USDA, grocery prices nationwide, which were relatively stable before the COVID-19 pandemic, have increased by 25% since 2020. In 2022, prices increased a significant 11.4%, compared to the historical average of 2.6% since 2006.
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