Enter the total number adults and children in the household to estimate your average monthly groceries cost.

Average Groceries Cost Per Month Formula

The following equation is used to calculate the average household groceries cost. .

FC = #A*$345 +#C*$135

  • Where FC is the average groceries cost per month
  • #A is the number of adults in the household
  • #C is the number of children in the household

What is the Average Groceries Cost Per Month?

Definition:

The average monthly grocery bill for one person ranges from $165 to $345, depending on age. The USDA estimates that a family of two will spend between $380 and $770 per month on groceries, while a family of four can expect to pay between $640 and $1,500.

These estimates are based on what consumers in the U.S. actually pay for food at home, which the USDA reports is about 6% of income.

The median household income in the U.S. is about $63,000 per year, which means the average American spends about $450 per month on food at home.

The USDA calculates the cost of groceries based on age groups and household size. Their data shows that families with a single adult tend to have lower grocery bills than larger households; however, single adults under 31 have higher grocery expenses than older ones (likely because many younger adults live with their parents).