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San Diego’s grocery prices have climbed 3.7%, but what stands out is the drastic 6.3% jump in restaurant costs, which marks the biggest “food away from home” increase in the country. Residents are pressed on both sides, paying more whether they cook at home or eat out. Protein prices were the main driver behind the grocery hikes, rising by 7.1%. Combined with California’s already high housing costs, many San Diego households are finding it even harder to keep their budgets on track.
