Survey: Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner Down Slightly From Last Year’s Record High

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November 22nd, 2023

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Thanksgiving dinner shoppers will get a bit of a break in the pocketbook this year. Illinois shoppers participating in the annual American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) Thanksgiving Cost Survey reported the average cost of a traditional Thanksgiving meal is down slightly compared to last year. Illinois Farm Bureau volunteer shoppers ⁠reported⁠ a state-wide average price of $63.87 for a classic holiday feast for 10, or around $6.39 per person. That is a decrease from the previous year’s record-high of $64.05.

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