Halloween Candy Prices Increase
A recent study reveals that Halloween candy prices have risen by 78% since 2020, significantly outpacing inflation.
The average price for a 100-piece bag of candy is $16.39 this year, up $7.20 compared to 2020, when it cost $9.19.
This increase is more than triple the national rate of inflation, which is 25% over the same time period.
- The cost increase from 2023 to 2024 was $2.45.
- The cost increase from 2024 to 2025 was $2.34.
- Total increase in the last two years: $4.78.
In contrast, the price increase from 2020 to 2021 was $0.72, and from 2021 to 2022 was $0.58, totaling $1.30.
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Author's summary: Halloween candy prices rose 78% since 2020.