The State of Trip Costs
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A family of four on vacation this summer will pay an average of $199 per day for food and lodging in the U.S., according to the American Automobile Assn.’s annual forecast. The costs vary by state.
Average daily expenses for a family of four
MOST EXPENSIVE STATES
1. Hawaii: $411
2. New York: $312
3. New Jersey: $272
4. California: $258
5. Louisiana: $257
LEAST EXPENSIVE STATES
1. North Dakota: $129
2. Nebraska: $137
3. South Dakota: $140
4. Iowa: $146
5. Kansas: $147
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