Alaskan man's grocery store prices leave TikTokers stunned.

A TikTok video by an Alaskan teenager has gone viral, revealing the high cost of groceries in the state. The video shows the prices of common household items, including coffee, tea, honey, and soda, which are significantly higher than in other parts of the US. Many TikTok users have expressed shock and recognition of their own privilege. An economist for the Alaska Department of Labor claims that food costs are outpacing inflation, making it difficult for rural Alaskan residents to afford basic necessities. Videos like this provide insight into the challenges of rural living and highlight the ways in which we may take our own privilege for granted.