​​6 Thanksgiving Foods That Are Cheaper This Year (And 5 That Aren’t)

For the first time in years, Thanksgiving shoppers are getting a real break—a small one, but a break nonetheless.

New price reports from Wells Fargo and the American Farm Bureau Federation show the cost of a classic holiday dinner dipping by about 3 to 6 percent. After several seasons of sticker shock, that feels like a minor holiday miracle.

It’s not a complete reset to pre-pandemic grocery bliss, but turkey, dinner rolls, and a handful of comfort-food staples are carrying the load this time. Wells Fargo estimates a dinner for ten now costs between $80 and $95. The AFBF puts the national average even lower at $55.18, or about $5.52 per person.

Still, grocery stores love balance. If one item gets cheaper, they raise the price of another. This Thanksgiving, you might spend less on some t