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Gilbert Ranks Fifth in Nation for Grocery Affordability; Scottsdale and Chandler Also in Top 11

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GILBERT — Gilbert is one of the most affordable large U.S. cities for groceries relative to income, according to a WalletHub analysis reported by KTAR News.

WalletHub priced 26 common grocery items in the 100 largest U.S. cities and compared the total with median household income. Gilbert residents spend about 1.32% of monthly household income on groceries, the fifth-lowest share in the country.

Only four California cities ranked better: Fremont, San Jose, San Francisco and Irvine.

Scottsdale placed 10th at 1.46% and Chandler 11th at 1.50%. Detroit residents spend the largest share, about 4.03% of monthly income.

Sources: KTAR News. Thee Arizona Times uses AI-assisted reporting reviewed against the sources listed.

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