Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many Americans will still celebrate the Fourth of July with small, outdoor soirees in place of the big blowouts of the past — and residents of some states will pay a slightly higher margin for their supplies.
That's according to new data from deal site Simple Thrifty Living, which compared prices for cheeseburgers, hot dogs, drinks, sides and paper goods in each state to see how the cost of a backyard barbecue varies across the U.S. The site used data from local Walmart stores and based all quantities on a gathering of 10 people. (These numbers are for illustrative purposes. The size of any actual gathering should be based on local laws and restrictions, per the CDC.)
Here are the exact items included in the analysis:
- Cheeseburgers: 85% lean/15% fat ground beef, hamburger buns, Kraft Singles cheese slices, Heinz ketchup, French's mustard, Hellmann's mayonnaise, sweet onion, tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, Vlasic dill pickles
- Hot dogs: Ball Park beef hot dogs, hot dog buns
- Beverages: Bud Light beer, White Claw seltzer, cans of Coca-Cola
- Sides: Watermelon, corn on the cob, Bush's baked beans, Popsicles
- Paper goods: Paper plates, napkins, plastic cutlery
The most expensive barbecues will take place in Alaska, where it costs an average of $137.74 to cover all of the supplies. Hawaii, Wyoming, Tennessee and South Dakota also landed in the top five most expensive states. "Substantially higher meat, produce, fruit and beer prices were the culprits for a higher overall bill in these states," Simple Thrifty Living reports.
South Carolina was the only state to come in under $100, with a 10-person barbecue costing an average of just $99.03.
How does your state stack up? Check out the map and full list below.
Alabama
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $109.38
Alaska
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $137.74
Arizona
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $103.18
Arkansas
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $106.67
California
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $106.58
Colorado
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $107.02
Connecticut
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $104.64
Delaware
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $105.09
Florida
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $106.12
Georgia
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $104.52
Hawaii
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $131.46
Idaho
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $104.64
Illinois
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $100.19
Indiana
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $104.27
Iowa
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $104.35
Kansas
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $103.69
Kentucky
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $106.04
Louisiana
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $108.13
Maine
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $108.50
Maryland
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $105.42
Massachusetts
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $105.83
Michigan
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $102.29
Minnesota
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $109.41
Mississippi
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $106.27
Missouri
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $107.01
Montana
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $109.48
Nebraska
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $108.49
Nevada
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $107.79
New Hampshire
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $103.58
New Jersey
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $106.44
New Mexico
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $106.48
New York
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $103
North Carolina
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $104.22
North Dakota
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $109.96
Ohio
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $107.09
Oklahoma
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $108.11
Oregon
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $108.83
Pennsylvania
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $106.61
Rhode Island
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $103.44
South Carolina
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $99.03
South Dakota
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $110.48
Tennessee
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $112.51
Texas
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $107.83
Utah
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $102.28
Vermont
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $110.42
Virginia
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $102.87
Washington
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $107.98
West Virginia
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $105.24
Wisconsin
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $106.38
Wyoming
Average cost of a 10-person backyard barbecue: $115.46
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