It's just about turkey time, but how much are you willing to spend on this year's Thanksgiving bird?
Expect turkey prices to be slightly higher this year, reports the American Farm Bureau Federation, rising from $21.57 to $22.23 for the average 16-pound turkey. The 66-cent price increase is attributed to a slight rise in demand, rather than a supply shortage.
For most American families, the turkey remains the main attraction and most expensive part of the meal, according to the AFBF.
Check out our roundup of turkey prices at stores in and around La Jolla.
Some prices require minimum purchases and quantities are limited. Contact store for details.
Store Address Turkey Price/Pound 16-Pound Turkey Ralphs 8677 Villa La Jolla Dr., La JollaFresh Zachy Farms $1.29 $20.64
Ralphs
8677 Villa La Jolla Dr., La Jolla Fresh Butterball $2.19 $35.04Ralphs
8677 Villa La Jolla Dr., La JollaFoster Fresh $1.29 $20.64 Ralphs 8677 Villa La Jolla Dr., La Jolla
Huntsinger Fresh $2.49 $39.84 Ralphs 8677 Villa La Jolla Dr., La Jolla
Krogers Frozen $0.59 $9.44 Ralphs 8677 Villa La Jolla Dr., La Jolla
Jennie O Frozen $0.59 $9.44 Ralphs 8677 Villa La Jolla Dr., La Jolla
Butterball Frozen $1.29 $20.64 Trader Joes 8657 Villa La Jolla Dr., La Jolla
All Natural, Brined, Fresh $1.99 $31.84 Trader Joes 8657 Villa La Jolla Dr., La Jolla
Glatt Kosher All Natural Fresh $2.49 $39.84 Whole Foods 8825 Villa La Jolla Dr., La Jolla Mary's Free Range $2.49 $39.84 Whole Foods 8825 Villa La Jolla Dr., La Jolla Mary's Free Range Organic $3.99 $63.84 Whole Foods 8825 Villa La Jolla Dr., La Jolla Diestel $2.79 $44.64 Whole Foods 8825 Villa La Jolla Dr., La Jolla Diestel Organic $3.99 $63.84 Vons 7544 Girard Ave., La Jolla Frozen Empire Kosher $2.99 $47.84 Vons 7544 Girard Ave., La Jolla Safeway Select Fresh $1.49 $23.84
Additional Sales at Vons
Store Address Turkey Size in Pounds Price Price/Pound Vons 7544 Girard Ave., La Jolla Frozen Safeway 20.01 to 24 $13 $0.50-$0.65 Vons 7544 Girard Ave., La Jolla Frozen Safeway 16.01 to 20 $11 $0.55- $0.69 Vons 7544 Girard Ave., La Jolla Zachy Farms 10 $14.99 $1.50 Vons 7544 Girard Ave., La Jolla Butterball 10 to 16 $10 $0.63-$1.00Check out Patch's Grocery Specials page for more local deals.
Where do you shop for Thanksgiving essentials? Share your money-saving tips in the comments.
