In 2023, U.S. spending on food services and accommodations hit $1.4 trillion, an increase of 42% since 2018. On a per capita basis, Americans spent $4,074 annually dining out, which varies significantly across states, from $2,870 to $5,298. Factors like tourism and the cost of living contribute to these disparities. The analysis from 24/7 Wall St. ranks states by their food services expenditures, highlighting where consumers are likely facing the highest dining costs based on personal expenditure data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
In 2023, Americans spent a combined $1.4 trillion on food services and accommodation, translating to an average of $4,074 per person per year.
Dining out costs vary widely from state to state, with expenditures ranging from $2,870 in the most frugal states to $5,298 in states with higher spending.
States with higher restaurant spending often have robust tourism sectors and elevated overall living costs, contributing significantly to their higher expenditures.
To identify the states spending the most on dining out, 24/7 Wall St. utilized data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis on personal consumption expenditures.
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