From big grocery chains to local stores and even seasonal farmers’ markets, shoppers in the Grand Strand have options when shopping for food. But for consumers watching their wallets, some stores offer more attractive prices than others.
Grocery store prices across the country were about 2% higher in January 2025 — the last month with available data — than in January 2024. The United States Department of Agriculture predicts that grocery prices overall will rise more than 3% this year, but certain products could see greater increases.
Egg prices, in particular, reached a record-high in January, and the USDA predicts a 41% increase this year. Readers can find a more detailed breakdown of Myrtle Beach egg prices here…