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Portland Price Tracker

Monthly price data for 20 grocery staples tracked across 20+ Portland-area stores. Independent, methodology-driven reporting on what groceries actually cost in the Rose City. Find which stores have the best grocery prices.

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Portland Grocery Prices: Coffee and Beef Are Up 15% in 9 Months — Here's What April 2026 Shows

May 5, 2026

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6 min read

Portland Grocery Prices: Coffee and Beef Are Up 15% in 9 Months — Here's What April 2026 Shows

Nine months of Portland grocery price data reveals two slow-burning trends: ground coffee up 15%, ground beef up 15.7%. April's full tracker report — 20 stores, every item, is live.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Portland, Oregon, Grocery Prices: March 2026 Saw the Biggest Drop We've Tracked in 8 Months

Apr 14, 2026

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15 min read

Portland, Oregon, Grocery Prices: March 2026 Saw the Biggest Drop We've Tracked in 8 Months

Portland, Oregon, grocery prices fell 3.8% in March — the biggest single-month drop since Stumptown Savings tracking began. Here's which stores dropped the most, what items moved, and where to find the lowest prices right now.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Portland Grocery Prices In February 2026: 7 Months of Tracking Show What Really Matters

Mar 17, 2026

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10 min read

Portland Grocery Prices In February 2026: 7 Months of Tracking Show What Really Matters

We've tracked 20 standard grocery items across 20 Portland stores for seven months (unlike that other local news outlet). February's data shows budget chains are getting cheaper while conventional stores jumped 7.9% in a single month. Here's why store choice matters more than any coupon.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
How Portland Grocery Prices Changed In January 2026: The ‘Split Market’ Correction

Feb 17, 2026

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9 min read

How Portland Grocery Prices Changed In January 2026: The ‘Split Market’ Correction

January 2026’s grocery data shows a divided Portland. While the average total basket price tracked fell 2.68%, budget shoppers at WinCo and Walmart saw prices rise, while specialty market shoppers saw relief.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
What 9 Months in Portland’s Egg Cases Taught Me About Grocery Games

Jan 27, 2026

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13 min read

What 9 Months in Portland’s Egg Cases Taught Me About Grocery Games

We tracked 4,600 egg prices across Portland for nine months. The result? A "zip code penalty" of 26%, an "organic tax" that punishes healthy choices at budget stores, and one clear winner for 2026.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
How Portland Grocery Prices Shifted In December 2025: An Organic Tax Crisis

Jan 13, 2026

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8 min read

How Portland Grocery Prices Shifted In December 2025: An Organic Tax Crisis

December 2025 grocery prices looked flat — but Portland shoppers faced a fierce tug-of-war. While conventional staples fell 6.8%, organic goods spiked 32.6%. Our latest Price Tracker reveals how stability masked forced premium trade-ups.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
How Portland Grocery Prices Shifted In November 2025: Thanksgiving Discounts Deliver Subtle Relief

Dec 16, 2025

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9 min read

How Portland Grocery Prices Shifted In November 2025: Thanksgiving Discounts Deliver Subtle Relief

A welcome break in inflation arrived just in time for the holidays, but dig deeper and the savings are deceptive. Which stores are actually winning the price war?

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
How Portland Grocery Prices Shifted In October 2025

Nov 12, 2025

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9 min read

How Portland Grocery Prices Shifted In October 2025

The October Portland Price Tracker is here. After analyzing real prices from 20 local stores, including the newly added Basic's Market, a clear trend has emerged: while the overall cost of groceries is only up slightly, prices at the individual store and item level are shifting dramatically.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Inflation Cooled Nationally, But Why Does it Still Feel Hot in Portland?

Oct 24, 2025

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5 min read

Inflation Cooled Nationally, But Why Does it Still Feel Hot in Portland?

Is the latest inflation news good news? Well, it depends on where you live.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Which Is Cheaper, Costco or WinCo? I Tracked Prices To Find Out

Oct 15, 2025

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2 min read

Which Is Cheaper, Costco or WinCo? I Tracked Prices To Find Out

The September Portland Price Tracker is here. I break down the data from 19 stores, revealing the budget champions, the most volatile items, and whether a Costco membership can beat WinCo’s price dominance.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
The Sister-Store Shock: How Brand Loyalty Is Costing You At the Grocery Store

Sep 16, 2025

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3 min read

The Sister-Store Shock: How Brand Loyalty Is Costing You At the Grocery Store

My 16-store investigation found QFC charges a 26% premium, on average, over its corporate sibling, Fred Meyer. But that's not all I found. Here's the breakdown of where you're overpaying.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Portland Grocery Prices Hold Steady in August, But Key Items See Big Swings

Sep 11, 2025

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5 min read

Portland Grocery Prices Hold Steady in August, But Key Items See Big Swings

The latest CPI data for the West Region shows grocery prices were flat in August, a stark contrast to the national spike. But under the surface, prices for produce and meat continued to climb while dairy costs fell. Here’s the local breakdown.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Grocery Bills Climbed In June 2025, But Portland Egg Prices Dropped

Jul 15, 2025

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6 min read

Grocery Bills Climbed In June 2025, But Portland Egg Prices Dropped

Overall food costs rose again in June, driven by inflation and looming tariffs. But a deep dive into Stumptown Savings’ local data reveals a surprising 8% price drop for eggs. Here’s what it means for your wallet.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Portland Grocery Prices Rise Again: May 2025 Brings End to Brief Relief

Jun 11, 2025

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7 min read

Portland Grocery Prices Rise Again: May 2025 Brings End to Brief Relief

West Region grocery costs climbed 0.1% last month, ending two months of declines.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Grocery Price Relief: April 2025 Brings Mixed News for Portland Shoppers

May 13, 2025

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5 min read

Grocery Price Relief: April 2025 Brings Mixed News for Portland Shoppers

Portland shoppers saw grocery prices dip 0.2% in April, but annual food costs remain up across the West Region. Here's what's getting cheaper — and what isn't.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance

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Monthly price data for 20 grocery staples tracked across 20+ Portland-area stores. Independent, methodology-driven reporting on what groceries actually cost in the Rose City. Find which stores have the best grocery prices.

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