According to the survey, different scorecards and rankings that evaluate geographical areas are examined, and it is ideal to see these ratings as a combination of statistics and creative judgment.
Californians will spend more on their Thanksgiving meal than other Americans, as is the case with most aspects of life.
My handy spreadsheet examined MoneyGeek’s analysis of Thanksgiving meal expenses in 106 major cities, including six in California, for a six-person gathering. The expenses included a 10-pound turkey, side dishes of mashed potatoes, stuffing, bread rolls, peas, and corn, as well as drinks.
Topline
The average Turkey Day lunch in California costs $138.95, which includes $17.05 for the chicken and $121.90 for the sides.
The average feast in the 100 other US meters that were followed costs $129.78, which is 7% less than California. The turkey costs $14.67, which is 14% less, and the sides cost $115.11, which is 6% less.
Details
Based on this calculation, where in the Golden State is the cheapest place to get Thanksgiving food?
San Diego: Out of the 106 meters tracked nationwide, the meal remains the 41st most expensive at $131.88. This includes $121.44 for side dishes (No. 19) and $10.43 for turkey (No. 65).
Bakersfield: $17.22 turkey (No. 35) and $115.43 sides (No. 43) for a lunch that costs $132.64 (the 38th most expensive).
Los Angeles-Orange County: $119.14 sides (No. 25) and $14.70 turkey (No. 41) make up the 33rd most expensive lunch, which costs $133.84.
Sacramento: $22.61 turkey (No. 15) and $116.57 sides (No. 36) for a lunch that costs $139.18 (the 22nd most expensive).
San Jose: $14.70 turkey (No. 41) and $128.10 sides (No. 7) make up the $122.80 lunch, which is the 12th most expensive.
San Francisco: $130.73 for sides (No. 2) and $22.61 for turkey (No. 15) make up the fifth-pricier meal ($153.33).
Bottom line
Holiday spreads are also more reasonably priced for citizens of California’s two economic rivals, which exacerbates the state’s economic dyspepsia.
With a turkey that costs $10.36 (39% less) and sides that cost $118.40 (3% less), the average Florida Thanksgiving supper cost $128.76 in six meters, which is 7% less than California.
Twelve-meter Texans will spend $128.26 on their feast, which is 8% less than the Golden State, thanks to a 15% reduction in the price of the turkey at $14.53 and a 7% reduction in the price of the sides at $113.72.
A little holiday happiness, huh? You might be dining in the most expensive metropolis, Honolulu. The cost of Thanksgiving there is $160.73. The turkey (No. 30 of the 106) costs $18.52, and the sides (No. 1) cost $142.21.
And the least expensive? A $112.05 lunch from Evansville, Illinois, includes $10.43 for the turkey (No. 65) and $101.61 for the sides (No. 106).
The Southern California News Group’s business columnist is Jonathan Lansner. His email address is [email protected].
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