The average American household will spend $370.75 on Independence Day festivities this year — a 7 percent increase from last year, according to WalletHub.
But that doesn’t mean you have to follow suit. The website has analyzed the 100 most-populated U.S. cities to determine which offer the best balance of cost and fun.
WalletHub examined 16 factors, such as the number of Independence Day festivals and performances, and costs such as food, gas and hotels.
The 25 cities that ranked highest are:
- Seattle
- Minneapolis
- New Orleans
- Washington, D.C.
- Portland, Oregon
- St. Louis
- San Diego
- Milwaukee
- San Francisco
- Orlando, Florida
- Madison, Wisconsin
- New York City
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Cincinnati
- Boston
- Baltimore
- Atlanta
- Pittsburgh
- Chicago
- Honolulu
- Oakland, California
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Denver
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Sacramento, California
Of course, travel is not necessary to enjoy the holiday.
Tarik Dogru, an assistant professor of hospitality finance and accounting at the Boston University School of Hospitality Administration, suggests staying local and taking advantage of free events.
Dogru tells WalletHub:
“Almost every city in the U.S. organizes, from very moderate to extravagant, a range of free events to celebrate the Fourth of July. These events include concerts, parades and, most importantly, firework displays.”
For more help celebrating, check out “9 Ways to Spark Up Your Independence Day Celebration.”
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