Grocery Budget Calculator

Plan your food spending based on household size and budget level.

TL;DR: Uses USDA Food Plan cost estimates to project monthly and weekly grocery spending for thrifty, moderate, or liberal plans.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Based on USDA Food Plan monthly cost estimates per person, scaled by household size. Actual costs vary by region and dietary choices.

A moderate USDA plan estimates roughly $250/person/month, about $1,000/month for four.

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