Neither California nor New York: this is the state where turkey is the most expensive for Thanksgiving 2024

As is tradition every last Thursday of November, the 28th in 2024, millions of families and friends will gather throughout the United States to celebrate Thanksgiving Day. This celebration is commemorated with a traditional dinner with the star of this day, without a doubt, being the turkey.

According to a survey by YouGovAmerica, Americans’ favorite dish to celebrate Thanksgiving is the famous turkey with gravy, with 83% acceptance among families who commemorate this holiday.

How much does a turkey cost this year?

The price of a turkey varies from year to year due to inflation. For 2024, the average cost of a turkey is $2.08 per pound, according to an analysis by FinanceBuzz. This means that a 15-pound (7 kg) turkey - the most common for a Thanksgiving dinner - will cost around $31, which represents a 12% decrease from the previous year.

The most expensive and cheapest states

This is just a national estimate, as the exact price of turkey will depend on the store and, in most cases, the state you live in. In some regions, this typical dish tends to be more expensive, especially, due to the high cost of the supply chain.

According to FinanceBuzz, these are the states where a 15-pound turkey is most expensive in 2024:

On the contrary, the states with the cheapest average cost are:

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