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We are The Cost Desk, the research and editorial team behind What It Costs Guide, covering everyday expenses, consumer prices, household budgets, and personal finance.‚ We draw on government statistics, industry reports, and market data to examine what things cost and the factors influencing those prices.

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The Same $100 Buys Less in California Than in Most Other States

November 2, 2026November 2, 2026

More Than Half of U.S. Food Spending Goes to Meals Prepared Away From Home

October 27, 2026October 29, 2026
dog

A Year With an Adult Dog Can Cost Between $1,930 and $5,305

October 21, 2026October 29, 2026

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  • Cost of Living

The Same $100 Buys Less in California Than in Most Other States

November 2, 2026November 2, 2026
  • Cost of Living

More Than Half of U.S. Food Spending Goes to Meals Prepared Away From Home

October 27, 2026October 29, 2026
  • Cost of Living

A Year With an Adult Dog Can Cost Between $1,930 and $5,305

October 21, 2026October 29, 2026
  • Personal Finance

U.S. Airlines Collected $7.4 Billion in Baggage Fees

October 20, 2026October 29, 2026

New-Car Ownership Costs About $1,000 a Month, AAA Finds

New-Car Ownership Costs About $1,000 a Month, AAA Finds
  • Cost of Living
Cost DeskCost DeskOctober 2, 2026October 29, 202618 mins0
Owning and operating a new vehicle cost an average of $11,577 in 2025, or $964.78 a month,…
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A Wedding in New York City Costs Five Times as Much as One in Alaska

A Wedding in New York City Costs Five Times as Much as One in Alaska
  • Cost of Living
Cost DeskCost DeskOctober 1, 2026November 2, 202617 mins0
A wedding in New York City now costs about $88,000 on average, while the comparable figure for…
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America’s Pets Are Getting Nearly a Billion Dollars in Halloween Costumes

America’s Pets Are Getting Nearly a Billion Dollars in Halloween Costumes
  • Personal Finance
Cost DeskCost DeskSeptember 29, 2026October 29, 202616 mins0
Americans are expected to spend $920 million on Halloween costumes for their pets in 2026. We knew…
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