US grocery costs double as Target order price jumps from $64.50 to $158.30

A Target grocery order that cost $64.50 in 2020 is projected to cost $158.30 by 2026, illustrating the sharp rise in food prices across the United States. A Washington Post‑Ipsos poll reported that 66 % of Americans now deem groceries unaffordable, up from 45 % earlier in the year, with partisan differences in perception. The same poll linked the increase to broader inflation pressures, while housing costs have also climbed, with the median existing‑home price reaching $440,660 in June, a 1.8 % year‑over‑year rise. Economists note that wage growth is lagging behind price gains, intensifying financial stress for many American families.