1. Shelter
The average spent on shelter by U.S. households
: $13,258
2. Grocerie
The average spent on groceries by U.S. households
: $5,259
3. Vehicle purchase
The average spent on vehicle purchases by U.S. households
: $4,828
4. Eating out
The average spent on eating out by U.S. households
: $3,030
5. Gas and motor oil
The average spent on gas by U.S. households
: $2,148
6. Clothing and footwear
The average spent on clothing by U.S. households
: $1,754
7. Cellphone service
The average spent on cellphone service by U.S. households
: $1,244
8. Car insurance
The average spent on car insurance by U.S. households
: $1,528
9. Alcoholic drink
The average spent on alcoholic drinks by U.S. households
: $554
10. Prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs and vitamin
The average spent on drugs and vitamins by U.S. households
: $498
11. Cleaning supplie
The average spent on cleaning supplies by U.S. households
: $178