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A recent study revealed which states in America are the most expensive for a cup of coffee, and New Yorkers might be surprised to learn that New York City doesn’t even make the top 10.
In 2004, the national average was just $2.15 for a regular cup of coffee. New reports From toast.
But the average American currently pays $3.08 for a regular cup of coffee, a 43% increase in 20 years.
According to the data, the national averages for 2024 will be $3.74 for a regular tea, $5.14 for a cold brew and $5.46 for a latte.
Toast, a restaurant point-of-sale and management system, collected and analyzed data from cafes and restaurants that use its platform to determine which states will be the most expensive in the country to buy a cup of coffee in 2024.
1. Hawaii
Hawaii is by far the most expensive place to buy coffee in the United States.
According to the study, the average price of a regular cup of coffee will be $4.98, a whopping 59% higher than the national average in 2024.
Coffee alternatives are also the most expensive on average in the Aloha State, with a cup of regular tea costing $4.92, cold brew costing $6.29 and a latte costing $6.96.
2. California
California had the second-highest price for a cup of regular coffee at $3.88, 26% higher than the national average.
In 2024, the average price of a cup of tea in California will be $4.72, a cold brew will be $6.19, and a latte will be $5.84.
3. Washington
In Washington state, the average price of a regular cup of coffee will be $3.69, about 19% higher than the national average in 2024.
The average cost of tea in the Evergreen State is $4.24 per cup, while a cold brew costs $5.38 and a latte is $5.45.
4. Arizona
In the Copper State, the average price for a cup of coffee is $3.51, about 14% higher than the national average.
Arizonans will pay an average of $4.02 for a cup of tea, $5.51 for a cold brew and $5.59 for a latte.
5. Massachusetts
The average price of a regular cup of coffee in Massachusetts is $3.49, just over 13% higher than the average price of a cup of coffee nationwide.
Those looking for a non-coffee beverage in the Gulf Coast state can expect to pay an average of $3.91 for a cup of tea, $4.97 for a cold brew, and $5.35 for a latte.
Honorable Mention
The average price of a cup of coffee in New York state is $3.24, making it the 16th most expensive state, according to the report.
Connecticut has the 11th highest price per cup of coffee in the country, tied with New Jersey (12th), with the two states sharing an average price of $3.31 per cup.
Nebraska has the lowest cost per cup of coffee in the United States, with the average price for a regular cup of coffee being $2.12, 31% lower than the national average.
Following at the bottom of the list are Montana (49th), Kansas (48th), North Dakota (47th), and West Virginia (46th), with average prices per cup of coffee expected to range from $2.56 to $2.65 by 2024.
The main reason for the rise in prices of coffee and other caffeinated drinks is erratic weather patterns that are affecting harvests in countries such as Vietnam, the second largest producer and exporter of coffee beans after Brazil.
Vietnam has been hit by a months-long drought that has hindered the harvest of Robusta coffee beans, a type of coffee primarily used in espresso and instant coffee.
Since the 2023-2024 harvest began in October, Vietnamese robusta coffee farmers have been unable to deliver 150,000 to 200,000 tonnes of contracted beans.
Vietnam’s reduced harvest has left farmers struggling to grow crops and exporters struggling to secure supplies, resulting in higher costs for coffee-loving consumers.
However, the consumer price index data Bureau of Labor Statistics In the United States, coffee prices (roasted and instant) fell about 2.5% in May compared to the same month last year.
