Everyday purchases sit inside much bigger household decisions. This page brings together the latest national figures for the categories that shape how people dress, care for themselves, make a home, and spend their free time.
At a glance
$78,535
Average annual household spending
The average U.S. consumer unit spent $78,535 across all categories in 2024, up from $77,158 in 2023.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Expenditures, 2024, released December 19, 2025. Data year: 2024.
$26,266
Spent on housing
Housing was the largest household expense, accounting for 33.4% of annual spending. It increased 3.3% from 2023.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Expenditures, 2024, released December 19, 2025. Data year: 2024.
$10,169
Spent on food
Food represented 12.9% of annual household spending, including $6,224 on food at home and $3,945 away from home.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Expenditures, 2024, released December 19, 2025. Data year: 2024.
$2,001
Spent on apparel and services
Clothing, footwear, and related services made up 2.5% of average household spending, down 2.0% from 2023.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Expenditures, 2024, released December 19, 2025. Data year: 2024.
$978
Spent on personal care
Personal care products and services, including cosmetics, skincare, hair care, oral hygiene, haircuts, and manicures, rose 2.9% from 2023.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Expenditures, 2024, released December 19, 2025. Data year: 2024.
$6,197
Spent on healthcare
Healthcare represented 7.9% of annual household spending, including insurance, medical services, drugs, and supplies.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Expenditures, 2024, released December 19, 2025. Data year: 2024.
$3,609
Spent on entertainment
Entertainment accounted for 4.6% of annual household spending, a 0.7% decrease from 2023.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Expenditures, 2024, released December 19, 2025. Data year: 2024.
$35,046 to $150,342
Annual spending across income groups
Average total spending ranged from $35,046 for the lowest income fifth of consumer units to $150,342 for the highest.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Expenditures, 2024, released December 19, 2025. Data year: 2024.
What these figures include
The Bureau of Labor Statistics groups spending into broad household categories. Apparel and services includes clothing, footwear, and related services. Personal care includes items and services such as cosmetics, skincare, hair care, oral hygiene, haircuts, and manicures. Housing includes owned dwellings, rented dwellings, and other lodging.
These are averages for consumer units, not a recommended budget or a typical shopping basket. A consumer unit can be one person living independently, a family, or people sharing major expenses. Spending varies widely by income, location, household size, and personal circumstances.
Methodology and sources
All figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Expenditures, 2024, released December 19, 2025. The release reports national average annual expenditures for U.S. consumer units during calendar year 2024. The Bureau of Labor Statistics published the release on December 19, 2025.
Livestyle Haven selected the figures most relevant to everyday home, wellbeing, style, and gifting decisions. No estimates or projections have been added. The page will be reviewed when the next annual Consumer Expenditure Survey release is available.
Cite this page
Livestyle Haven. “U.S. Everyday Spending Statistics: 2024 Data.” Updated September 2, 2026. https://lifestylehaven.online/facts/everyday-spending-statistics.
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