Between the candy, costumes, parties and horror films, Halloween has become a highly anticipated holiday across the United States, and a massive boost for the economy.

The average U.S. household will spend $114.45 on Halloween expenses, from decorations to treats to customers, WalletHub reports . That totals approximately $13.1 billion spent by the 73% of households that celebrate.

These findings motivated a WalletHub study aimed at helping people find their best return on investment by analyzing the best cities for Halloween.

The rankings were based on metrics such as the number of costume stores per capita, crime rates and the best potential trick-or-treat stops on Oct. 31.

“Halloween holds a big place in American popular culture, and we collectively spend billions of dollars cel

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