{"id":485282,"date":"2010-03-29T11:27:00","date_gmt":"2010-03-29T15:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/twenty-cities-where-americans-love-to-spend-money-2010-3"},"modified":"2010-03-29T11:27:00","modified_gmt":"2010-03-29T15:27:00","slug":"the-20-cities-where-americans-still-love-to-spend-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/485282","title":{"rendered":"The 20 Cities Where Americans Still Love To Spend Money"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"fur<\/a>Blame health care all you want, some Americans just like spending money (and don’t like to save).<\/p>\n

Not including mortgage, the average household spent $37,782 in 2009, according to consumer research site Bundle<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In one yuppie Mecca, they spent nearly twice as much<\/em>.<\/p>\n

We’ve got the cities where households spend the most money, and how they spend it.<\/p>\n

See 20 Cities Where Americans LOVE To Spend Money ><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

American households spends $37,782 per year on living (not including mortgage)<\/h2>\n

\"American<\/div>\n

We spend the largest portion of income at the mall, but nearly as much goes to the health care.<\/p>\n

Shopping: $8,668
Health: $8,026
Food & drink: $6,514
Home: $6,398
Getting around: $5,477
Travel & Leisure: $2,699<\/p>\n

See more about America<\/a> at Bundle.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Madison spends $45,275 per household<\/h2>\n

\"Madison<\/div>\n

They spend a disproportionate amount on Health & Family<\/strong>, 39% over the national average.<\/p>\n

Shopping: $10,782
Health: $11,141
Food & drink: $7,123
Home: $6,754
Getting around: $5,981
Travel & Leisure: $3,494<\/p>\n

See more about <\/span>Madison<\/a> at Bundle.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

San Francisco spends $45,291 per household<\/h2>\n

\"San<\/p>\n

A San Francisco party<\/p>\n

Image: Kevin Goebel on flick<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

They spend a ridiculous amount on travel and leisure<\/strong>, more than 90% over the national average. They also spend highly on food and drink.<\/p>\n

Of course this fits the image most people have of the city by the bay.<\/p>\n

Shopping: $9,833
Health: $9,722
Food & drink: $9,323
Home: $6,952
Getting around: $4,282
Travel & Leisure: $5,179<\/p>\n

See more about <\/span>San Francisco<\/a> at Bundle.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Oklahoma City spends $45,449 per household<\/h2>\n

\"Oklahoma<\/p>\n

Shopping in Oklahoma City<\/p>\n

Image: My Blue Van on flick<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

They beat the national average in everything except for travel & leisure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Shopping: $10,512
Health: $10,873
Food & drink: $7,718
Home: $7,541
Getting around: $6,094
Travel & Leisure: $2,711<\/p>\n

See more about <\/span>Oklahoma City<\/a> at Bundle.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Honolulu spends $46,087 per household<\/h2>\n

\"Honolulu<\/p>\n

Off to the mall<\/p>\n

Image: Dan Zen on flick<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

They beat the national average for shopping<\/strong> by 46%<\/p>\n

Shopping: $12,637
Health: $11,151
Food & drink: $7,586
Home: $6,741
Getting around: $4,635
Travel & Leisure: $3,337<\/p>\n

See more about <\/span>Honolulu<\/a> at Bundle.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

San Antonio spends $46,122 per household<\/h2>\n

\"San<\/p>\n

Lunch in San Antonio<\/p>\n

Image: Oran Viriyincy on flick<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

They spend very highly on health<\/strong>, 51% over the national average.<\/p>\n

Shopping: $9,616
Health: $12,105
Food & drink: $7,942
Home: $7,481
Getting around: $6,064
Travel & Leisure: $2,914<\/p>\n

See more about <\/span>San Antonio<\/a> at Bundle.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Corpus Christi spends $46,311 per household<\/h2>\n

\"Corpus<\/p>\n

Corpus Christi party<\/p>\n

Image: qnr on flick<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

For some reason, Corpus Christi homes<\/strong> cost 77% more than average (not counting mortgage).<\/p>\n

Shopping: $9,796
Health: $10,292
Food & drink: $6,602
Home: $11,326
Getting around: $5,821
Travel & Leisure: $2,474<\/p>\n

See more about <\/span>Corpus Christi<\/a> at Bundle.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Reno spends $47,273 per household<\/h2>\n

\"Reno<\/p>\n

Reno 911 costumes at a Reno festival<\/p>\n

Image: PhotographLayne at flickr<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

They are big spenders in travel & leisure<\/strong>, 49% over the national average.<\/p>\n

Shopping: $10,587
Health: $11,000
Food & drink: $8,252
Home: $6,662
Getting around: $6,752
Travel & Leisure: $4,020<\/p>\n

See more about <\/span>Reno<\/a> at Bundle.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Seattle spends $47,336 per household<\/h2>\n

\"Seattle<\/p>\n

Image: Johanwieland at flickr<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Very big spenders in travel & leisure<\/strong>, 69% over the national average.<\/p>\n

Shopping: $11,937
Health: $10,123
Food & drink: $8,669
Home: $6,954
Getting around: $5,087
Travel & Leisure: $4,566<\/p>\n

See more about <\/span>Seattle<\/a> at Bundle.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Dallas spends $47,920 per household<\/h2>\n

\"Dallas<\/p>\n

Image: UNC – CFC – USFK on flickr<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Everything<\/strong> costs more in Dallas.<\/p>\n

Shopping: $12,323
Health: $10,220
Food & drink: $7,635
Home: $8,060
Getting around: $6,919
Travel & Leisure: $2,763<\/p>\n

See more about <\/span>Dallas<\/a> at Bundle.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

D.C. spends $49,431 per household<\/h2>\n

\"D.C.<\/div>\n

On the one hand, residents of our nation’s capital spend 27% below average on getting around, thanks to good public transportation.<\/p>\n

On the other, they spend a whopping 93% above average on travel and leisure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Shopping: $11,819
Health: $10,987
Food & drink: $10,049
Home: $7,346
Getting around: $4,019
Travel & Leisure: $5,211<\/p>\n

See more about <\/span>Washington, D.C.<\/a> at Bundle.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Durham spends $51,114 per household<\/h2>\n

\"Durham<\/div>\n

Durham stands out for high spending on food & drink<\/strong>, 54% above average.<\/p>\n

Shopping: $10,208
Health: $12,072
Food & drink: $10,064
Home: $8,276
Getting around: $7,180
Travel & Leisure: $3,314<\/p>\n

See more about <\/span>Durham, N.C.<\/a> at Bundle.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Irvine, CA spends $51,286 per household<\/h2>\n

\"Irvine,<\/p>\n

Pizza for dinner in Irvine<\/p>\n

Image: ryarwood on flickr<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

People of Irvine spend lots on everything<\/strong>, especially food & drink and shopping.<\/p>\n

Shopping: $12,963
Health: $10,484
Food & drink: $9,997
Home: $6,844
Getting around: $7,174
Travel & Leisure: $3,824<\/p>\n

See more about <\/span>Irvine, Calif.<\/a>at Bundle.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Tucson spends $51,857 per household<\/h2>\n

\"Tucson<\/div>\n

Tucson spends 61% above average on health<\/strong>. Clearly, this has to do with their large retirement community.<\/p>\n

Shopping: $11,423
Health: $12,896
Food & drink: $8,945
Home: $7,970
Getting around: $6,583
Travel & Leisure: $4,040<\/p>\n

See more about <\/span>Tucson<\/a> at Bundle.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Nashville spends $52,964 per household<\/h2>\n

\"Nashville<\/div>\n

Nashville spends ever more on health<\/strong>, 67% above the national average.<\/p>\n

Shopping: $12,005
Health: $13,401
Food & drink: $9,680
Home: $8,026
Getting around: $6,703
Travel & Leisure: $3,149<\/p>\n

See more about <\/span>Nashville<\/a> at Bundle.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Raleigh spends $53,398 per household<\/h2>\n

\"Raleigh<\/div>\n

Raleigh residents may spend more on shopping<\/strong> than anyone in America: 82% over national average.<\/p>\n

Shopping: $15,800
Health: $9,070
Food & drink: $10,086
Home: $7,588
Getting around: $6,639
Travel & Leisure: $4,215<\/p>\n

See more about <\/span>Raleigh, N.C.<\/a> at Bundle.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Plano spends $56,738 per household<\/h2>\n

\"Plano<\/div>\n

The rich suburb of Dallas spends a ridiculous 71% above average on getting around<\/strong>. One can only imagine what cars they drive.<\/p>\n

Shopping: $13,711
Health: $11,399
Food & drink: $8,788
Home: $10,950
Getting around: $8,983
Travel & Leisure: $2,907<\/p>\n

See more about <\/span>Plano, Texas<\/a> at Bundle.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Arlington, VA spends $56,746 per household<\/h2>\n

\"Arlington,<\/p>\n

An Arlington picnic<\/p>\n

Image: pvera on flickr<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Nowhere spends as much on travel and leisure<\/strong> as Arlington: 108% over national average.<\/p>\n

Shopping: $14,422
Health: $11,054
Food & drink: $11,598
Home: $8,065
Getting around: $5,992
Travel & Leisure: $5,615<\/p>\n

See more about <\/span>Arlington, Va.<\/a> at Bundle.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

San Jose spends $59,022 per household<\/h2>\n

\"San<\/p>\n

A San Jose biker<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Nowhere spends more on health<\/strong>: 82% over national average. In other words, San Jose households spend an extra $6,500 on health per year.<\/p>\n

Shopping: $13,708
Health: $14,621
Food & drink: $10,419
Home: $8,247
Getting around: $7,439
Travel & Leisure: $4,588<\/p>\n

See more about <\/span>San Jose, Calif.<\/a><\/a> at Bundle.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Scottsdale, AZ spends $64,687 per household<\/h2>\n

\"Scottsdale,<\/p>\n

Eating ice cream in Scottsdale<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

They spend an unheard of amount on home<\/strong> costs, 86% above the national average. The chief part comes from utility bills for air conditioning.<\/p>\n

Shopping: $14,414
Health: $13,403
Food & drink: $9,627
Home: $11,914
Getting around: $9,782
Travel & Leisure: $5,547<\/p>\n

See more about <\/span>Scottsdale<\/a><\/a> at Bundle.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Austin spends $67,076 per household<\/h2>\n

\"Austin<\/p>\n

Rocking out at SXSW<\/p>\n

Image: mrmatt on flickr<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Austin spending is beyond the pale. Households spend a record 85% above average on getting around<\/strong> and record 91% above average on food & drink<\/strong>. They also paid near-record prices on shopping, health, and travel & leisure.<\/p>\n

The home of SXSW<\/a> is <\/em>a hipster and yuppie Mecca, the home of the above-average priced Whole Foods Market, and they also pay Texas prices for air conditioning.<\/p>\n

Shopping: $15,501
Health: $14,257
Food & drink: $12,447
Home: $9,671
Getting around: $10,128
Travel & Leisure: $5,072<\/p>\n

See more about <\/span>Austin<\/a> at Bundle.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Bonus: Here’s the lowest spending cities<\/h2>\n

\"Bonus:<\/div>\n

1. Detroit<\/a> ($16,446)<\/p>\n

2. Hialeah, Fla.<\/a> ($19,397)<\/p>\n

3. Chula Vista, Calif.<\/a> ($21,424)<\/p>\n

4. Toledo<\/a> ($26,962)<\/p>\n

5. Boise<\/a> ($28,006)<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Don’t miss…<\/h2>\n

\"Don't<\/div>\n

Here’s What You $100,000 Salary Gets You In 20 Global Cities >><\/a><\/h2>\n

Join the conversation about this story »<\/a><\/p>\n

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