Fields Foods Grand Opening St. Louis Feb. 2023
Fields Foods Grand Opening St. Louis Feb. 2023

A new Fields Foods grocery store recently opened on DeBaliviere Ave., with Forest Park in view and the Metro just across the street. The complex is called the Expo at Forest Park. Now that the store is open, the residence living at the Expo Apartment complex can take the elevator to the store and shop in their PJs.

Hotdog buns Walmart $1.38 vs Fields Foods $4.49 St. Louis Feb. 2023
Hotdog buns Walmart $1.38 vs Fields Foods $4.49 St. Louis Feb. 2023

This is a wonderful convenience for the residence but why are groceries prices so much higher in the city? I did some searching and found that cities and urban areas across the nation have higher grocery prices compared to suburban areas, and there are several reasons why:

Nathans Hotdogs Walmart $4.47 vs Fields Foods $6.99 in St. Louis Feb. 2023
Nathans Hotdogs Walmart $4.47 vs Fields Foods $6.99 in St. Louis Feb. 2023

1. Transportation costs: Groceries have to be transported to the city from faraway farms or distribution centers, which increases the cost.

2. Rent and real estate: Retail space in cities is typically more expensive, which raises the cost of groceries for consumers.

Steaks at Fields Foods DeBaliviere Ave. in St. Louis at Forest Park Feb. 2023
Steaks at Fields Foods DeBaliviere Ave. in St. Louis at Forest Park Feb. 2023

3. Demand: Cities have higher populations, which drives up demand for goods, including groceries.

4. Taxes: Cities often have higher taxes and fees, which can be passed on to consumers in the form of higher prices.

Bananas 99 cents per LB at Fields Foods in St. Louis Feb. 2023
Bananas 99 cents per LB at Fields Foods vs 77 cents per LB at Walmart, St. Louis Feb. 2023

5. Operating costs: Grocery stores in cities face higher operating costs due to higher wages, utilities, and other expenses, which are often passed on to consumers in the form of higher prices.

It’s worth noting that there can be regional differences and that the prices of groceries can vary depending on the specific city, neighborhood, and grocery store.

Fields Foods Grocery Store on DeBaliviere Ave in St. Louis, Feb. 2023
Fields Foods Grocery Store on DeBaliviere Ave in St. Louis, Feb. 2023

Fields Foods Grocery store | 317 DeBaliviere Ave, St. Louis, MO 63112 | Located in: Expo at Forest Park |fieldsfoods.com

Parking garage at Fields Foods DeBaliviere Ave. in St. Louis Feb. 2023
Parking garage at Fields Foods DeBaliviere Ave. in St. Louis Feb. 2023

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