Find out what wasted food really costs your household — and how much you could save.
Last updated: June 18, 2026
We use USDA Economic Research Service estimates that American households waste approximately 30% of food purchased, at a cost of roughly $1,500 per person per year. Your result scales by household size and waste percentage.
Source: USDA Food Waste FAQs
U.S. households waste about 30% of food purchased, costing an estimated $1,500 per person annually according to USDA data.
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