[pct-l] Cali's economy: Food prices

[Spring]

My guess is that food prices are pretty similar in big stores in California and in the SE.  That said - you will only occasionally buy from big stores while on the PCT, and the trail store prices can range from above average to outrageous.  But you'll be so hungry you'll hardly notice the prices.
 
Spring

>How are food prices out west these days?  I've heard, in general, that food
>is more expensive there than it is here in the southeast US, but with
>California's waning economy, will the cost of a thru-hike increase by much?
>
>Ryan