These are the cheapest and most expensive states to buy Turkey, says new study

Turkeys are an absolute basic product Thanksgivingbut they are not cheap. If you’re hoping for a more affordable option, you can get one meal offer from a store. Or, as it turns out, you might be able to travel to another state, because some states have it a lot of worse than others when it comes to turkey prices.

To better illustrate this range in turkey prices, FinanceBuzz released a study showing the cost of the bird in each state.

“To determine the average cost of a turkey in 2024, we collected prices from multiple U.S. supermarkets across the country and determined how much customers in each state can expect to pay for a Thanksgiving turkey this year,” the study said.

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Although prices vary quite a bit, families can expect to pay an average of about $31.16 for a 15-pound turkey, according to the study.

And as you can probably imagine, turkeys are most expensive in states where imported goods cost an arm and a leg, like Hawaii and Alaska. The cost of a turkey in Hawaii is a budget-busting $52.85 for a 15-pounder. Alaska is strong at number 2 with an average price of $44.85.

The nation’s third most expensive Thanksgiving turkey isn’t too shocking either. That honor goes to California and its $39.85 turkey.

Now that we’ve given your wallet a good scare, let’s move on to the more affordable turkeys. The cheapest turkeys can be found in Oklahoma for an average price of $19.75. And Louisiana is just a nickel behind at $19.80.

Finally, the states closest to the $31.65 average for a 15-pound turkey are New Mexico ($31.35), Delaware ($31.35), Maryland ($31.35), Wisconsin ($31.30) and Washington ($30.85).

Here are the two top 10 lists:

10 most expensive states in Turkey

1. Hawaii ($52.92)

2. Alaska ($44.85)

3. California ($39.85)

4. Connecticut ($36.85)

5. Montana ($36.85)

6. New Jersey ($36.85)

7. Nebraska ($36.35)

8. New York ($35.85)

9. Minnesota ($35.30)

10. Georgia ($34.85)

10 Least Expensive Turkey States

1. Oklahoma ($19.75)
2. Louisiana ($19.80)
3. Mississippi ($22.30)
4. Texas ($22.60)
5. Illinois ($22.85)
6. Ohio ($22.85)
7. Kentucky ($24.85)
8. Tennessee ($24.85)
9. Michigan ($25.35)
10. Indiana ($25.85)

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