Cheers to Cheap Beer! Illinois Tops the List of Lowest Beer Prices for National Beer Day
Raise your glasses, America—it’s National Beer Day, and we’ve got something better than a toast: stats on where to score the cheapest case of brew in the nation. 🍻
According to a new report from Visual Capitalist, the average price of a 24-pack of beer varies widely depending on where you live. And surprisingly, some of the biggest savings come from states you wouldn’t expect.
The Top 3 Cheapest States for Beer:
- Illinois – $16.43
- South Carolina
- New York
Yup, New York, land of $10 cocktails and $5 hot dogs, actually made the top three for affordable beer. Who knew?
Rounding out the top 10 cheapest beer states are:
- Rhode Island
- Kansas
- Michigan
- North Carolina
- Arizona
- Connecticut
- Virginia
So if you’re in any of these states today, you can celebrate National Beer Day without blowing your budget.
And the Most Expensive States for Beer?
Better brace your wallets if you’re sipping in:
- Alaska – $33.62 per case
- Wyoming
- Hawaii
- Montana
- Tennessee
Also in the “you’d better love that lager” category:
- Vermont
- Pennsylvania
- Nevada
- Oregon
- Washington
In Alaska, it’s less “beer run” and more “beer investment.”
Why the Price Difference?
Experts say a mix of state taxes, transportation costs, and local demand all play into the price difference. In remote or higher-taxed states like Alaska and Hawaii, it just costs more to get the goods to you.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re sipping a craft IPA in Vermont or grabbing a budget-friendly case in Illinois, today’s the day to enjoy your brew of choice. Just remember: no matter the price, beer tastes best when shared.
