Other apparel products and services Spending
How much American households spend on other apparel products and services — 2024 data from the BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey
Spending Insight: Other apparel products and services
American households spent an average of $252 on other apparel products and services in 2024, representing 0.3% of total consumer expenditures. Spending declined 6.3% from 2023 ($269), indicating households may be cutting back or finding lower-cost alternatives.
Since 2020, other apparel products and services spending has risen by 39.2% (from $181 to $252), substantially exceeding cumulative inflation over the same period — a real increase in household burden.
Income is the strongest predictor of other apparel products and services spending: the top income quintile spends $516/year versus $137 for the lowest quintile — a 3.8x gap. Regionally, the Northeast spends the most ($330/year) while the Midwest spends the least ($207/year). Use the cross-cuts below — by income, region, age, household size, and housing tenure — to see which demographic factors drive this category hardest for your situation.
Spending Trend (2020–2024)
| Year | Annual Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $252 |
| 2023 | $269 |
| 2022 | $283 |
| 2021 | $269 |
| 2020 | $181 |
By Income Level (2024)
How other apparel products and services spending varies across income quintiles
| Income Group | Annual Amount |
|---|---|
| Lowest 20% | $137 |
| Second 20% | $163 |
| Middle 20% | $196 |
| Fourth 20% | $246 |
| Highest 20% | $516 |
By Region (2024)
Geographic variation in other apparel products and services spending
By Age Group (2024)
How other apparel products and services spending changes across the lifecycle
By Household Size (2024)
| Size | Annual |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $156 |
| 2 People | $293 |
| 3 People | $314 |
| 4 People | $270 |
| 5 or More | $265 |
By Housing Tenure (2024)
| Tenure | Annual |
|---|---|
| Homeowner (with mortgage) | $251 |
| Homeowner (no mortgage) | $297 |
| Renter | $191 |
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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