The Average Cost of Breakfast in Your State

Is breakfast getting eggs-pensive where you live?

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By Doug Whiteman Oct. 28, 2019

What's for breakfast? If you've checked your fridge and kitchen cabinets and the answer is "not much," then it may be time to hit the supermarket.

Make sure you time your shopping trip just right for maximum savings.

We've already made up a shopping list for you: 10 typical breakfast items — including a dozen eggs, half-gallon of milk and a can of coffee. Is the cost of breakfast better or worse where you live?

Begin by selecting your state from the list below:

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Doug Whiteman

Former Editor-in-Chief

Doug Whiteman was formerly the editor-in-chief of MoneyWise. He has been quoted by The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and CNBC.com and has been interviewed on Fox Business, CBS Radio and the syndicated TV show "First Business."

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