This is How Much New Yorkers Spend Annually Dining Out

A new study reveals that Colorado residents spend more money on dining out than any other state in America. 

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Business valuation experts Eton Venture Services analyzed data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis on each state's consumption expenditures for purchased meals and beverages. Using each state's population, the average amount spent on dining out was calculated per capita annually. The ranking is based on the states where residents are spending the most per capita in the US. 

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Overall, the study reveals that Americans spent over $1.1 trillion on dining out in 2023, averaging $3,402 per person nationwide. This represents 6% of total consumer spending across the country, indicating just how valuable dining out and food service is for the economy. 

Colorado is the state where residents are spending the most on dining out, with residents spending $4,391 on average annually. Residents spent nearly $26 billion on dining out in total, which represents 6.9% of the state’s consumer spending and is the second highest percentage nationally. 

California is in second place for splashing the cash on eating out per capita, at $4,191 on average. Residents collectively spent over $163 billion on dining out in 2023, which equates to 6.5% of the state’s total consumer spending. 

Massachusetts ranks third, with a per capita dining expenditure of $4,141 annually. Nearly $29 billion is spent on meals and beverages outside the home among Massachusetts residents, which is 6% of the state’s total consumer spending. 

Next is Rhode Island, with a dining out spend of $4,089 per person on average in 2023 and a total spend of over $4 billion on meals and beverages. This equates to 7.3% of the state’s total consumer spending, which is the highest rate in the US, showing strong dining out habits despite its smaller population. 

In fifth place is New York, where residents spend an average of $3,891 on dining out each. Over $76 billion was spent on meals and beverages outside the home in the state, which is 6.1% of the state’s consumer spending. Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, Delaware and New Hampshire round out the top 10.