How grocery prices have changed

"Ever feel as if a trip to the grocery store just keeps getting more costly?

We decided to track down the average cost of foods found in the kitchens of most American families, break those prices down by year and determine exactly how much more you’re paying today to keep your pantry and refrigerator stocked than you did 10 years ago.

Let’s start with milk. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, if you went to the grocery store today to grab a gallon, it would cost you around $3.46. That’s about 24 cents more than you had to pay 10 years ago, which doesn’t seem like too much of a jump, right?"

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