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Wisconsin Thanksgiving meal costs drop compared to 2023

By FOX6 News Digital Team
Published  November 22, 2024 8:23pm CST
Food and Drink
FOX6 News Milwaukee

What will Wisconsin Thanksgiving dinner cost?

The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation said a traditional Thanksgiving meal will cost less this year than last.

The Brief

    • The cost of a typical Thanksgiving meal in Wisconsin is down 2% this year.
    • The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation compared costs in 2023 and 2024.
    • In Wisconsin, the cost this year is below the national average.

MILWAUKEE - Some good news for Wisconsinites this year: According to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, the traditional Thanksgiving meal will cost 2% less than last year.

According to the WFBF's survey, the price tag for a typical Thanksgiving meal in Wisconsin is $57.61 this year. The survey tabulated the total cost at $58.86 a year ago.

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That meal includes turkey, green beans, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie and more.

For comparison, the American Farm Bureau Federation’s survey of the same items showed a 5% decrease from 2023 with prices nationally at $58.08 this year.

The Source

  • Information in this report is from the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation.