LendingTree finds organic produce prices average 59% premium over conventional options

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  • LendingTree analysis found organic fruits and vegetables cost 59% more than conventional items as of January 2026.
  • Organic produce prices rose 10% from January 2025 to January 2026; conventional prices were nearly flat at 0.3%.
  • Organic Roma tomatoes showed the widest premium: USD 2.83 per pound vs USD 1.21, a 133.9% markup.
  • US households spent USD 7,995 on groceries in 2024, equal to 7% of average household income.
  • Utah had the highest average grocery bill at USD 11,008; Alaska was USD 10,248; Idaho was USD 10,195.


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