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 from $9.19 in 2020. This surge is more than triple the national rate of inflation, which stands at 25% over the same period.
- The cost increase has been most pronounced in the last two years, with a $2.45 rise from 2023 to 2024 and a $2.34 increase from 2024 to 2025.
- In contrast, the price increases from 2020 to 2021 and 2021 to 2022 were relatively modest, at $0.72 and $0.58, respectively.
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Author's summary: Halloween candy prices have risen 78% since 2020, exceeding inflation rates.