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Here's Where To Find The Cheapest Groceries In MA, New Study Says

A new analysis compared prices at over 2,000 stores across the country to find out which chain is the most affordable.

A new analysis compared prices at over 2,000 stores across the country to find out which chain is the most affordable.
A new analysis compared prices at over 2,000 stores across the country to find out which chain is the most affordable. (Ashley Ludwig/Patch)

MASSACHUSETTS — With the high cost of groceries, many people are looking for a deal. Keeping that in mind, NetCredit analyzed prices at over 2,000 grocery stores across the U.S.

After examining prices at 136 supermarket chains, NetCredit found that most the affordable supermarket across 15 states is Target.

But that's not the case in Massachusetts. The cheapest groceries in the Bay State can be found at Price Rite, according to NetCredit.

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The discount grocer is also deemed the most affordable option in New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

In Massachusetts, Price Rite's offerings are 20 percent less than the state average. Target comes in second place at 13 percent less than the state average.

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Next was Hannaford followed by Wegmans, Big Y, Market 32, and Price Chopper, with all of those also less than the state average price.

There are 53 Price Rite locations scattered across the Northeast with 18 in Massachusetts, according to Scrape Hero.

NetCredit's analysis also includes advice on saving money on groceries.

Check out the full study by clicking here.

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