Which states' residents spend the highest share of their income on fast food?
(WJW) – How often do you swing through a drive-thru? The cost of fast food may be hitting your wallet harder than you think.
The cost also likely varies depending on where you live — and a recent study by WalletHub looked to see which states spend the largest portion of their income on quick-service food.
“With fast food prices rising by an average of 47% over the past decade, it’s fair for consumers to wonder whether the convenience of having food in minutes is really even worth it anymore," said WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo in a press release.
"Where you live can have a big impact on how much you shell out for fast food, too; it costs around 1.6 times more in the most expensive states than the cheapest states, relative to the median income," Lupo added.
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