Hector Sanchez for Country Living

It's the Saturday before Thanksgiving, and most people are gearing up to travel to see family and friends—and to cook a delicious Thanksgiving feast. Everyone has noticed the rising price of groceries lately, and unfortunately, the Thanksgiving turkey isn't an exception.

According to FinanceBuzz , turkey prices are up 11.2% in 2025, averaging $2.31 per pound. That puts a 15-pound bird at about $34.65. The good news? That's still lower than the peak prices we saw in 2022 and 2023.

This price reflects the national average, so the cost of your turkey will vary depending on where you live. It's no surprise that turkeys cost the most outside the 48 contiguous states, while many Southern states continue to see below-average prices. It may come as no surpris

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