Birthday Party Cost by State (2026)

$314

U.S. average kids' birthday party (2026)

State averages span $272 (Mississippi) to $369 (District of Columbia)

Most expensive states

District of Columbia

$369

Hawaii

$355

California

$353

New York

$344

New Jersey

$344

Most affordable states

📍 Mississippi$272

📍 Arkansas$276

📍 Alabama$281

📍 West Virginia$281

📍 Kentucky$283

BEA Regional Price Parities (2022) · Party Genius AI · 2026