It’s that time of the year. Christmas 2025 is here, and so are your travel plans, that most-awaited family dinner and the never-dying excitement to decorate that Christmas tree that you bought with your hard-earned money.
But, do you know how expensive it is to celebrate the Christmas holiday in your city?
A study by the digital entertainment platform JB analyzed several US cities to reveal where winter holiday decorations, Christmas trees, and family dinners cost the most.
The study compared the 25 biggest cities in America by calculating holiday costs based on food, decorations, and Christmas trees.
The dinner price was calculated for six people, using common holiday ingredients (including meat, potatoes, wine and soft drinks), along with each city’s average Christmas tree price and holiday decor.
The report ranked cities by the total costs, with places at the top being the most expensive to host Christmas.
Here’s an estimated breakup of how much money is being spent on Christmas Dinner, Christmas tree and Christmas decorations, as per the study:
‘Christmas is getting more expensive’
The report shared with mint quoted the CEO of JB as saying, “Christmas is getting more expensive for all families across the US. These days, the cost of a holiday meal, a Christmas tree, and even basic decorations can really add up.”
“Hosting a traditional Christmas is becoming a serious investment, and the differences from city to city are bigger than most people realize. Big family celebrations in small, quiet towns have always been a Christmas movie trope, but for people keeping their budget tight, it may become a necessary reality,” the CEO said.
