Consumer Expenditure Survey · BLS CE 2024

Other lodging spending

U.S. households spent $1,347/yr on other lodging in 2024 - 1.7% of the average budget . Down 5.8% vs 2023 ; the top income quintile outspends the bottom by 8.1×. Figures from the BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey.

2024 avg
$1,347
Budget share
1.7%
vs 2023
-5.8%

CES spend plate

Line OTHER-LODGING · Other lodging $1,347 · 1.7%

SHARE-TRACE · QUINT-ELITE · YOY-DOWN · REAL-BURDEN · REGION-NE · BOOK-MID

  • SHARE-TRACE 1.7% of budget
  • QUINT-ELITE 8.1× Q5/Q1
  • YOY-DOWN -5.8% YoY
  • REAL-BURDEN Above CPI
  • REGION-NE Northeast leads
  • BOOK-MID #36/99 dollars

Nearest dollar peer: Rented dwellings (+$4,313)

Instrument codes from this line’s budget share, income-quintile gap, YoY move, real change vs ~21% CPI-U (2020-2024), regional lead, and corpus book size, not a budgeting recommendation.

Spend neighbourhood around Other lodging

Lowest and highest poles plus nearest dollar peers among sibling lines, not a full-board reprint. Figures from the BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey.

Dollar neighbourhood · Other lodging

Average annual spending · 2024 · poles + near peers

Source: BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey As of 2024-12-31

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Spending Trend (2020–2024)

Other lodging spending per household, 2020–2024

National average annual spending

Source: BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey As of 2024-12-31

$600$800$1,000$1,200$1,400$1,600 20202021202220232024 $1,347
Year Annual Amount
2024 $1,347
2023 $1,430
2022 $1,287
2021 $983
2020 $722

Income stretch · mid-book other lodging

Mid-book CES line: income still stretches 8.1× from $409 (bottom quintile) to $3,312 (top).

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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Northeast leads other lodging geographically

Northeast leads at $1,813/yr.

Region Annual Amount
Midwest $1,321
Northeast $1,813
South $940
West $1,727

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Lifecycle peak · 45–54

45–54 heads spend the most on this line at $1,782/yr.

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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Frequently Asked Questions (show 6)
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 2 People households spend $1,773/year. Larger households generally spend more in absolute terms on most categories.

Nationwide peers near other lodging

Dollar-amount and budget-share neighbours from BLS CE 2024 (this category excluded).

Similar dollar amount

Nearest other categories by 2024 average annual spending ($1,347 here).

Category 2024 avg
Cellular phone service $1,359
Other household expenses $1,374
Miscellaneous foods $1,284
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs $1,414
Medical services $1,252
Telephone services $1,460
Miscellaneous $1,218
Public and other transportation $1,131

Similar budget share

Nearest other categories by share of the household budget (1.7% here).

Category Budget share
Cellular phone service 1.7%
Other household expenses 1.7%
Medical services 1.6%
Miscellaneous 1.6%
Miscellaneous foods 1.6%
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs 1.8%
Telephone services 1.9%
Education 2.0%

Average household budget · Methodology · BLS CEX source

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