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Christmas is just around the corner, and while it’s one of the most wonderful times of the year, it can also be one of the most stressful for your wallet. Americans are projected to spend at least $980 billion from November 1 to December 31 this year. Inflation may further dampen feelings, which will get you much less bang for your buck during your Christmas shopping.
You don’t need to spend a lot to have a very merry Christmas, though. You just need to be with the right people – or in the right place. To identify the most festive and affordable cities for Christmas celebrations, Wallet Hub compared the 100 biggest cities in the U.S. based on 28 key indicators, such as traditions, shopping, and costs. So, if you want to make this Christmas memorable without breaking the bank, check out our list of the most Christmas-friendly cities in the U.S. below.
Top 5 Cities for Christmas in 2024
- Atlanta
- Pittsburgh
- Seattle
- Las Vegas
- Orlando
Sources: Data used to create this ranking were collected as of November 20, 2024 from the U.S. Census Bureau, Corporation for National and Community Service, Chronicle of Philanthropy, Council for Community and Economic Research, The U.S. Religion Census, Priceline, Yelp, TripAdvisor, Kayak, Numbeo, Google Ads, Expatistan, Internal Revenue Service and WalletHub research.