Spending · 2023
Miscellaneous
The average U.S. household spends $894 a year on miscellaneous — about 1% of the budget (2023).
$894
Avg per year
1%
Of total budget
+48%
Since 2019
Miscellaneous by income (before tax)
Under $30k$503
$30k–50k$868
$50k–70k$833
$70k–100k$822
$100k–150k$979
$150k+$1,631
Miscellaneous by age of reference person
Under 25$240
25–34$849
35–44$1,020
45–54$894
55–64$1,016
65–74$915
75+$798
Miscellaneous by region
Northeast$1,121
Midwest$825
South$683
West$1,155
Miscellaneous by housing tenure
Owner, with mortgage$1,112
Owner, no mortgage$1,016
Renter$542
Other$916
Miscellaneous — FAQ
How much do Americans spend on miscellaneous?+
In 2023, the average U.S. household spent $894 per year on miscellaneous — about 1% of total spending (BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey).
Has miscellaneous spending changed since 2019?+
Average miscellaneous spending went from $606 in 2019 to $894 in 2023 — a +48% 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.