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An August USDA report estimated that the Thrifty Food Plan cost for a household of four in the 48 contiguous U.S. states was $999.50 per month.
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USDA Thrifty Food Plan cost estimate used as a baseline for SNAP benefit levels.
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In Alaska and Hawaii, Higher Food Prices Intensify
The August USDA report indicated that the Thrifty Food Plan cost was nearly 28 percent higher in Alaska than in the 48 contiguous U.S. states.
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Regional adjustment to national food-cost benchmarks reflecting higher food prices in Alaska.
regional cost variation
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In Alaska and Hawaii, Higher Food Prices Intensify
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economy
food security
regional cost variation