ILLINOIS THANKSGIVING DINNER COSTS MIRROR NATIONAL TREND OF DECLINING PRICES

Thanksgiving dinner prices in Illinois are continuing to ease, mirroring the national trend price declines for a third straight year. The 40th annual American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Thanksgiving Cost Survey is out.

The AFBF Thanksgiving dinner survey provides a snapshot of the national average cost of Thanksgiving staples that make up a classic holiday feast for 10, which is $55.18 or about $5.52 per person, a 5% decrease from 2024. Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) volunteer shoppers participating in the survey reported a state-wide average price of $49.20 for a classic holiday feast for 10, or around $4.92 per person.

“Gathering around the table with family and friends during the holidays remains an important tradition in many households,” said IFB President Brian Duncan. “While the average cost of a Thanksgiving meal has eased in recent years, families are still feeling the effects of the dramatic price spikes we’ve seen.

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