Turkey prices are down this year, but what store has the best price?
Kendall Flynn
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Turkey’s tend to take up the most cost when it comes to a Thanksgiving meal. Now experts said turkey prices are low this year, but there are some stores selling them for better prices than others.
Over the years, the price of turkey has accounted for 43% of the total dinner cost according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. This year, AFBF is reporting a shift as a 15-pound turkey is only accounting for 39% of the meal for 10 people.
The average price for a whole frozen turkey is also reported to be between $1.48 and $1.63 per pound as of November, according to USDA. However, many say the price can be cheaper if you pick the right store. In the Valley, it’s reported WinCo is giving out free turkeys to customers who reach a $125 threshold in one transaction.
Here are some prices at East Valley stores at last check:
WinCo
$1.88 per lb. for a non-premium turkey
$2.18 per lb. whole bone-in premium turkey
Food 4 Less
$1.79 per lb. “sale price” for non-premium turkey
$2.49 per lb. premium “Butterball” turkey
Walmart
84¢ per lb.
97¢ per lb. premium whole turkey
Stater Brothers
79¢ per lb.
$1.99 premium “Butterball” turkey
Stay with News Channel 3 as we travel to different stores and see which ones have the best value for a turkey.