It will be a little cheaper for Americans to put out a Thanksgiving spread this year than last, according to a survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation.
A “classic Thanksgiving feast” for 10 people will cost $61.17 or $6.12 per guest, down 4.5% from 2022 largely driven by a decline in the price of turkeys, the survey showed.
In 2023, a 16-pound frozen whole turkey accounted for 45% of the cost of a Thanksgiving meal, at $27.35, down 5.6% from the previous year.
The prices of cubed stuffing, frozen peas, cranberries, pie shells, whipping cream and whole milk also declined, while celery, carrots, sweet potatoes, dinner rolls, and pumpkin pie mix increased in cost.
However, the cost of a Thanksgiving meal remains elevated, up 25% from 2019.
According to the survey, 2023 marks the second most expensive Thanksgiving meal in its 38-year history.
The survey includes responses from all 50 states and Puerto Rico and collects price data on turkeys, cubed stuffing, sweet potatoes, dinner rolls, frozen peas, fresh cranberry, celery, carrots, pumpkin pie mix, pie shells, whipping cream and whole milk.
Including boneless ham, russet potatoes, and frozen green beans, the cost of a Thanksgiving meal in 2023 is $84.75 or $8.48 per person.
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