Other lodging Spending

How much American households spend on other lodging — 2024 data from the BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey

Annual average (2024)
$1,347
Share of total spending
1.7%
Change vs 2023
-5.8%
Change vs 2020
+86.6%

Spending Insight: Other lodging

American households spent an average of $1,347 on other lodging in 2024, representing 1.7% of total consumer expenditures. Spending declined 5.8% from 2023 ($1,430), indicating households may be cutting back or finding lower-cost alternatives.

Since 2020, other lodging spending has risen by 86.6% (from $722 to $1,347), substantially exceeding cumulative inflation over the same period — a real increase in household burden.

Income is the strongest predictor of other lodging spending: the top income quintile spends $3,312/year versus $409 for the lowest quintile — a 8.1x gap. Regionally, the Northeast spends the most ($1,813/year) while the South spends the least ($940/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 $1,347
2023 $1,430
2022 $1,287
2021 $983
2020 $722

By Income Level (2024)

How other lodging spending varies across income quintiles

Income Group Annual Amount
Lowest 20% $409
Second 20% $523
Middle 20% $880
Fourth 20% $1,597
Highest 20% $3,312

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By Region (2024)

Geographic variation in other lodging spending

Midwest
$1,321
1.8%
Northeast
$1,813
2.2%
South
$940
1.3%
West
$1,727
1.9%

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By Age Group (2024)

How other lodging spending changes across the lifecycle

Age Group Annual Amount
25–34 $745
35–44 $1,139
45–54 $1,782
55–64 $1,738
65–74 $1,533
75 and older $1,200
Under 25 $804

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By Household Size (2024)

Size Annual
1 Person $722
2 People $1,615
3 People $1,773
4 People $1,505
5 or More $1,647

By Housing Tenure (2024)

Tenure Annual
Homeowner (with mortgage) $1,784
Homeowner (no mortgage) $1,810
Renter $1,750

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the average household spend on other lodging? ▼
The average American household spent $1,347 on other lodging in 2024, according to the BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey. This represents 1.7% of total household spending.
Is other lodging spending increasing? ▼
Other lodging spending decreased by 5.8% from 2023 to 2024 ($1,430 to $1,347). Over 5 years (2020–2024), it changed by +86.6%.
How does income affect other lodging spending? ▼
The lowest income quintile spends $409/year on other lodging, while the highest quintile spends $3,312/year — a 8.1x difference. Higher-income households spend more in absolute terms but may allocate a smaller share of their budget.
Which region spends the most on other lodging? ▼
The Northeast region spends the most at $1,813/year, while the South region spends the least at $940/year on other lodging.
Which age group spends the most on other lodging? ▼
Households headed by someone in the 45–54 age group spend the most on other lodging at $1,782/year.
Does household size affect other lodging spending? ▼
Yes. 1 Person households spend $722/year on other lodging, while 3 People households spend $1,773/year. Larger households generally spend more in absolute terms on most categories.

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Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Expenditure Survey (BLS CEX). BLS CEX homepage. Data represents average annual expenditures per consumer unit. 2024 data released 2025. See our methodology for processing details.

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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