Why is Easter So Expensive to Celebrate in Colorado?

Life is becoming increasingly expensive, and it is tough for many to make it through day-to-day right now. Gas prices are going up, groceries are going up, eating out is going up, and it seems like everything is going up except for paychecks. The cost of living is rising, yet for many, their paychecks stay the same. Once comfortable families are now beginning to live paycheck to paycheck. With Easter approaching this weekend and many finalizing their Easter shopping, it is fair to ask, 'Is it too expensive to celebrate Easter this year in Colorado'?

The Cost of Easter in Colorado in 2026

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When it comes to celebrating Easter with kids, many things need to be bought. Easter eggs, baskets, candy, toys, stuffed animals, and more, depending on how you do it in your family. Even if you don't have kids, most adults enjoy splurging on some Easter candy, but the prices and amount of Easter candy have changed over the last few years. According to a Google study, candy that once cost $3.50 to $4 in 2000 is now selling for over $8 in 2026. That means the cost has more than doubled over six years. To make it worse, the prices have gone up, and the portion sizes have gone down for some candies. Cadbury Mini Eggs used to be sold in 10-ounce bags, but now are sold in 9-ounce bags, yet cost more than they did at the beginning of the decade.

Easter is Expensive in Colorado

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According to mountaintimes.info, people will spend more money this Easter than in the past few years, but get less. On the same holiday budget from 2020, customers are expected to get about 40 percent less weight of candy than they did six years ago. If you want to see the change in how much you pay per ounce for different types of candy, you can get all the details by clicking the link in this paragraph. Despite the costs going up, many are still filling Easter baskets this holiday weekend, only with less in them. At what point will the cost become too much and families decide to forego an Easter basket or to go a different route with what to buy?

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Everything is getting expensive, and some kids might be slightly disappointed this Easter because of it. It may not be too expensive to celebrate yet, but how long until we get there? No matter if you get a lot or a little for your children or grandchildren this holiday weekend, have a happy Easter and enjoy the time as a family.

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The 10 Least Expensive Hotels In Colorado According to Hotels.com

Are you searching for a great deal on a hotel room in Colorado? Believe it or not, you can still find a hotel in Colorado for less than $50 a night.

For this gallery, I conducted a little test. Using the website Hotels.com, I searched for a room for two guests for the date of September 27, 2023. The search produced a number of hotels offering rates in the $50 range. Please note, the findings presented here reflect a singular website and only those offers valid for the date of September 27, 2023.

If you can live without amenities such as a hotel gym, golf course, and fine dining, these Colorado hotels may be precisely what you're looking for.

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