Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Drop Slightly This Year, But Remain Significantly Higher Than Pre-Pandemic
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A Thanksgiving meal for 10 will cost $61.17 on average this year, down 4.5% from 2021's record high price.
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Lower turkey prices are driving the decrease - a 16 lb turkey costs $27.35 on average, down 5.6% from last year.
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However, Thanksgiving dinner is still 25% more expensive than in 2019, before the pandemic.
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A few items like dinner rolls, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie mix rose in price.
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The Midwest has the most affordable Thanksgiving meal at $58.66, while the Northeast is most expensive at $64.38.