Nov 19, 2025
In Colorado, the average cost for a classic Thanksgiving feast for 10 is $61.63, which is $6.45 more than the national average, but is $13.12 less than 2024.
A Thanksgiving Day meal will cost Americans, on average, $55.18 for 10 guests this year, based on the 2025 American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) annual marketbasket survey.
The national average cost of this year’s classic Thanksgiving feast for 10 is $55.18, down $2.90 or 5% compared to last year’s average of $58.08.
In Colorado, the average cost for a classic Thanksgiving feast for 10 is $61.63, which is $6.45 more than the national average, but is $13.12 less than 2024. To compare, last year’s Thanksgiving feast cost Coloradans $74.75, which was $16.67 higher than the national average.
In the Northeast, Midwest, and South, the average ranges from $50.01 to $60.82 for 10 guests, but in the West, the average is $61.75, down from the 2024 average of $84.97.
According to AFBF Economist Faith Parum, Ph.D., farmers are still working to rebuild turkey flocks that were devastated by avian influenza, but the demand for turkey has also declined over the years. Because of this combination of supply and demand, “turkey will remain an affordable option for families celebrating Thanksgiving.”
The Thanksgiving survey is part of the Farm Bureau marketbasket series, which also includes the popular annual July 4th Cookout survey of common food staples Americans use to prepare a holiday meal at home. Volunteer shoppers across the country, including Farm Bureau members and others, collect data from stores in every state and Puerto Rico during the same week. The shoppers do not take advantage of special promotional coupons or combined purchase deals when gathering prices.
Individual Prices in Colorado, Compared to National Averages, per AFBF’s Thanksgiving Survey (Colorado/National Average):
Frozen Turkey, 16lbs: $27.45 / $21.50
Pumpkin Pie Mix, 30oz: $4.11 / $4.16
Whole Milk, 1 gal: $3.50 / $3.73
Veggie Tray: $1.39 / $1.36
Dinner Rolls: $4.95 / $3.56
Frozen Pie Shells, pack of 2: $3.21 / $3.37
Frozen Peas, 1lb: $1.99 / $2.03
Fresh Cranberries, 12oz: $2.62 / $2.28
Whipping Cream, ½ pint: $2.11 / $1.87
Sweet Potatoes, 3lbs: $5.62 / $4.00
Cubed Stuffing, 14oz: $4.68 / $3.71
To read the release from AFBF, visit fb.org.