2023 Thanksgiving Average Meal Cost Rises to $61.17

The average cost of a classic Thanksgiving dinner in Texas is slightly more expensive than a year ago, according to Farm Bureau’s annual price survey.

The average cost of this year’s Thanksgiving feast for 10 in Texas is $61.89 or $6.19 per person.

The average cost of the classic meal in the U.S. is $61.17 or $6.12 per person.

“High food prices remain a concern as inflation continues to impact families across Texas and the country,” Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening said. “Farmers and ranchers are working hard to meet growing demands for food while facing higher prices for fuel, seed, fertilizer and other expenses related to growing our food.”

A Thanksgiving meal is about 25% higher than it was in 2019, which highlights the impact high supply costs and inflation have had on food prices since before the pandemic.