Halloween Candy Prices Soar
A recent study reveals that Halloween candy prices have increased by 78% since 2020, significantly outpacing inflation.
The average price for a 100-piece bag of candy is now $16.39, 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 period.
- The cost increase has been most pronounced in the last two years, with a $2.45 increase from 2023 to 2024 and a $2.34 increase from 2024 to 2025.
- In contrast, prices increased by less than a dollar year-over-year from 2020 to 2021 and from 2021 to 2022.
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Author's summary: Halloween candy prices have risen 78% since 2020, outpacing inflation.