Spending · 2023
Apparel & services
The average U.S. household spends $2,003 a year on apparel & services — about 3% of the budget (2023).
$2,003
Avg per year
3%
Of total budget
+3%
Since 2019
Apparel & services by income (before tax)
Under $30k$1,161
$30k–50k$1,324
$50k–70k$1,438
$70k–100k$2,357
$100k–150k$2,220
$150k+$4,189
Apparel & services by age of reference person
Under 25$1,272
25–34$2,166
35–44$2,725
45–54$2,796
55–64$1,750
65–74$1,473
75+$952
Apparel & services by region
Northeast$2,077
Midwest$1,853
South$1,693
West$2,719
Apparel & services by housing tenure
Owner, with mortgage$2,472
Owner, no mortgage$1,700
Renter$1,664
Other$1,679
Apparel & services — FAQ
How much do Americans spend on apparel & services?+
In 2023, the average U.S. household spent $2,003 per year on apparel & services — about 3% of total spending (BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey).
Has apparel & services spending changed since 2019?+
Average apparel & services spending went from $1,935 in 2019 to $2,003 in 2023 — a +3% change (nominal dollars).
Where does this come from?+
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey (Interview + Diary, integrated). Independent estimates computed from the CE PUMD microdata (re-derived from UCC-level detail); major categories track BLS's published tables within a few percent. PUMSdata is not affiliated with BLS.