Mississippi families preparing to gather around the dinner table this Thanksgiving will be doing so while spending less money than most of the nation, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.

As part of its annual Thanksgiving survey, AFBF found the national average cost of what it says is a “classic” turkey day meal – made up of turkey, stuffing, rolls, peas, cranberries, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and a veggie tray – for 10 people totals $55.18. In Mississippi, the cost lands at $46.77, or about $4.67 per person.

For those who take their spreads to the next level and add boneless ham, Russet potatoes, and green beans, Mississippi families will spend about $66.47. Once again, it’s lower than the national mark of $77.09 for the same culinary lineup.

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