West Virginia has the cheapest regular groceries, at 7.70% below the national average. The rustic charm of the state’s rural areas have a knock-on effect; with fewer big-city crowds and lower overhead costs, retailers can pass savings on to customers. However, it’s the third least affordable state for vegans and the 12th for regular groceries. Lower than average wages mean residents must work one hour and 43 minutes hours to pay for their produce in the Mountain State – and an hour and 48 minutes for a plant-based basket.

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