If you thought gas prices were bad, you’ll want to cover your eyes for this one. FinanceBuzz crunched the numbers by collecting prices for a standard dozen long-stem red roses from at least three florists and flower shops in every state. They averaged the costs to come up with an average price per state, and nationwide.
“A lot goes into flower prices — it’s not solely the rise in the price of goods, but more of a function of an entire agricultural system that relies on transportation, logistics, and of course, weather,” explains Josh Koebert, a senior researcher at FinanceBuzz.
So, how much are lovebirds looking at spending to show their love with roses this Valentine’s Day?
- The national average for a dozen long-stem red roses is $90.50.
- That’s up 2% from last year, according to FinanceBuzz.
- But those in Hawaii will be paying quite a bit more at $143.22, on average. It’s the most expensive state for a dozen roses, 58% more than the national average.
- Texas is second at $110, followed by Washington at $106.65.
- Surprisingly, the most affordable state for roses is California, where a dozen costs $68.33 on average.
- That’s almost 25% less than the national average and close to $75 less than the same roses cost in Hawaii.
- Indiana has the second-lowest price with $74.33, followed by Alaska with $75.98
In the great sunshine state of Florida, FinanceBuzz predicts the average price for a dozen roses is $83.30. Ouch. Really makes you think. I mean, with $83.30 you could get,
- 27 McChicken’s
- A copy of Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and a 6 pack of Beer
- 0.00087 Bitcoin (Subject to change)
- Netflix Premium for 4 months
- One (1) outfit from the outlets
- Two full tanks of gas
Spend your time, and your money, wisely this Valentine’s Day.
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