Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Less in 2024, Despite Turkey Price Increase
This year, a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people costs about $55.18 on average in the US.
The turkey is the most expensive part, but overall, prices have gone down for the third year in a row.
However, some side dishes like fresh veggies have become more expensive due to supply issues.
The South has the lowest dinner cost, while the West has the highest.
Average cost of a classic Thanksgiving dinner for 10 is $55.18 nationwide
Turkey remains the biggest expense at $21.50 for a 16-pound bird
Prices have fallen for the third consecutive year
Regional variations persist, with the South having the lowest average cost of $50.01
Sides show mixed trends, with wheat-based products cheaper and fresh vegetables more expensive
- Who
- American families celebrating Thanksgiving
- What
- The average cost of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner
- When
- In 2024
- Where
- In the United States
- Why
- To provide an annual comparison of Thanksgiving dinner costs
- Change in average dinner cost (2023-2024)
- -5%
- Region with highest dinner cost (2024)
- West ($61.75)
- Region with lowest dinner cost (2024)
- South ($50.01)