Grocery Budget Calculator

What You Spend

Need help deciding how much to budget for grocery spending each month? Use our Food Savings Calculator tool below to help figure the cost for your family to eat a nutritious diet that meets current Dietary Guidelines for America using the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Low-cost Food Plan.

The Grocery Budget Calculator will guide you through entering your family information and calculate a suggested budget for your household. Compare the findings from this activity with what you are currently spending on food. Use the suggestions provided to make changes to your spending plan, if necessary.

Note: meals eaten at restaurants are not included in this calculator.