Have you bought your Thanksgiving turkey yet? If you are feeding a crowd, it won’t be cheap. The average price of a 16-pound turkey is $27. The good news is that the average turkey price is 6% less than last year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. Where you live can also make a difference in what you pay at the checkout.
Here are the cheapest birds according to which state you buy them.
10. Kansas (tie)
You’ll only spend $25.85 in Kansas, which is cheaper than the average but not the cheapest.
10. Indiana (tie)
A bird in Indiana will set you back $25.85, just as it would in Kansas. And while these prices are lower than the average, you might be surprised by the how cheap the lowest is.
9. Michigan
If you’re shopping for a turkey in Detroit, good news: it should only cost $25.35. That’s the price for the whole state, too.
7. Tennessee (tie)
People who live in Nashville and in surrounding areas will get a good deal on turkeys, which sell for just $24.85 in the state. That’s the price for a 15-pound bird, too.
7. Kentucky (tie)
Kentucky and Tennessee are tied when it comes to turkey prices, with both states pegged at $24.85 for a 15-pound bird.
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5. Ohio (tie)
This Midwestern state comes in almost in the middle of the cheap turkey roundup, as you can find a turkey for $22.85 in the state. It is, however, tied at this price.
5. Illinois (tie)
Just like Ohio, Illinois has an average turkey price that is $22.85 — right in the middle of the cheapest turkeys in America.
4. Texas
Texas may be a big state, but it’s not when it comes to turkey prices. The average price is just $22.60.
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3. Mississippi
Mississippi is a good place to grab a Thanksgiving turkey, as the average price is just $22.30.
2. Louisiana
While getting your bird Cajun seasoned might cost more, a 15-pound bird is under $20. It costs just $19.80 in the state — and while it’s cheap, it’s slightly pricier than the cheapest.
1. Oklahoma
The cheapest average for turkey prices can be found in Oklahoma. A 15-pound bird is $19.75, 5 cents cheaper than can be found in runner-up state Louisiana.
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