As far as romantic gestures go, a classic bouquet of red roses is almost always a safe bet for Valentine’s Day. But anyone buying that bunch of blooms for the holiday may be in for a little sticker shock. A new report reveals just how much those flowers will cost this year.
- FinanceBuzz crunched the numbers by collecting prices for a standard dozen long-stem red roses from at least three florists and flower shops in every state.
- They averaged the costs to come up with an average price per state, and nationwide.
"A lot goes into flower prices — it's not solely the rise in the price of goods, but more of a function of an entire agricultural system that relies on transportation, logistics, and of course, weather," explains Josh Koebert, a senior researcher at FinanceBuzz.
So, how much are lovebirds looking at spending to show their love with roses this Valentine’s Day?
- The national average for a dozen long-stem red roses is $90.50.
- That’s up 2% from last year, according to FinanceBuzz.
- But those in Hawaii will be paying quite a bit more at $143.22, on average. It’s the most expensive state for a dozen roses, 58% more than the national average.
- Texas is second at $110, followed by Washington at $106.65.
- In New Mexico, the average is $79.
- Surprisingly, the most affordable state for roses is California, where a dozen costs $68.33 on average.
- That’s almost 25% less than the national average and close to $75 less than the same roses cost in Hawaii.
- Indiana has the second-lowest price with $74.33, followed by Alaska with $75.98
Source: CBS News
