Thanksgiving dinner costs by state: Where Americans paid the most (and the least) Thanksgiving dinner costs varied by state, with the national average reaching $80.22 for 12 people, according to Purdue University research ahead of the holiday. Orignial Source: https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/thanksgiving-dinner-costs-state-where-americans-paid-most-and-least Previous article: Homebuyers score record discounts as sellers slash prices nationwide Prev Next article: IRS releases guidance for Trump's 'no tax on tips' and overtime deductions: What to know Next