Preparation is underway for many for their tradition turkey dinner. Recent reports say a Thanksgiving feast this year, will be less expensive.
However, you may be surprised that a Turkey in Maine costs more, than in most any other state. That’s according to the Action Network that surveyed 2,000 Americans to uncover which states invest the most in their turkeys. Maine was 4th on the list!
Residents of the Pine Tree State spend an average of $34.25 on their Thanksgiving turkeys.
Here are some of the top stats from the study:
With an average family needing a 13 lb turkey, Maine residents are paying $2.63 per pound for their Thanksgiving meat. Across the study, the average price spent on a Thanksgiving turkey was $26.55. Wyoming citizens spend the least on their turkey, just $17.75.
The states spending the most on their turkey this Thanksgiving:
1. Delaware $36.75
2. Washington $34.85
3. Washington DC $34.67
4. Maine $34.25
5. Pennsylvania $30.96
6. Hawaii $30.50
7. Colorado $30.13
8. New Jersey $30.05
9. South Dakota $29.79
10. California $29.76
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