The Cost Of Thanksgiving Dinner In Big Sky Country

How Much Does It cost To Feed 12 On Thanksgiving In Montana?

Purdue University has published a study related to how much it costs to buy Thanksgiving Dinner (to cook at home) in every state in America. Montana falls on the right side of this survey as one of the more affordable states to have a Turkey Day Dinner.

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What Is Included In This Thanksgiving Dinner?

Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, rolls, butter, apple pie and whipped cream.

I have to comment on their idea of Thanksgiving Dinner. Come on, Purdue, there's no pumpkin pie in this dinner, no green bean casserole, there are no deviled eggs, no appetizers, and basically, no fun, just the barest of basics.

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I was so upset by the lamest of lame Thanksgiving dinners, I tried to prove Purdue wrong. Well, turns out Thanksgiving dinner basically needs turkey, potatoes, stuffing and cranberries, and the rest is wildly different no matter where you look.

How Much Is The National Average For Thanksgiving Dinner?

Purdue figured that if it's a party of 12, cooked at home, the national average price is $80.22.

How Much Is It For That Thanksgiving Dinner In Montana?

In Montana, that Thanksgiving dinner to feed 12 will cost around $74.38. That's just your bare-bone-basic dinner with no appetizers or pumpkin anything. Not even a pumpkin air spray to fool everyone into thinking a pie is coming.

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How Big Are The Differences Per State?

Comparing the most expensive state, Hawaii with a whopping price of $96.77, and the cheapest state is Georgia at $70.39, that's a big difference. Over $26. With that savings, Georgia can have a nice veggie plate, some deviled eggs and a pumpkin pie, too.

Stay home, enjoy your friends, family and Thanksgiving dinner while you shop on line. These stores are closed Thanksgiving Day in Montana 👇👇👇