With so many firework restrictions in place across the Bay Area, spending too much on sparklers won't be a problem this 4th of July. Stocking up for a barbeque, on the other hand, is another story.
A July 4th cookout will likely cost you around 17% more this year than last year, according to a recent survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation.
The prices of many of the common items, from chicken and beef to cookies and lemonade, have gone up significantly over the past year due to inflation.Chicken was 17.4% more expensive in May of 2022 than in May of 2021Hot dogs were 10.4% more expensive"There's not a big difference there if we're looking food versus overall, but we feel food prices more," said Justin Rietz, an assistant professor of economics at San Jose State University."We notice it.
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