Halloween spending averages $289 per person, with parents spending $445, driven by costumes, parties, and activities.

Halloween is becoming increasingly expensive, with the average American spending $289 to celebrate, according to recent polls, though some surveys report $296. Singles without children spend about $193, mainly on candy and simple costumes. Parents face much higher costs—averaging $445—due to children’s costumes, parties, decorations, and activities like haunted houses. Spending on pet costumes has also risen, with an average of $33 per pet. While the financial burden is significant, many view the joy of seeing children in elaborate outfits as worth the expense.