USA Today: What will a Thanksgiving Dinner Cost You this Year? It May be Cheaper

As families start grocery shopping for Thanksgiving dinner this week, they'll be pleased to find that some staple items, like turkey and dinner rolls, are much cheaper than last year.

This year, a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 will cost families $55.18, down 5% from last year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation's annual survey.

The decrease in cost is mainly due to turkey prices dropping 16% from last year. Though turkey accounts for the largest share of the meal's total cost, the prices of many side dishes increased from the previous year, including fresh vegetables and dairy products.

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