Where citizens spend their money

 USA Facts

In 2019, for every dollar the average US consumer spent, 33 cents were for housing costs. Consumers spent 17 cents on transportation, including car payments, public transit fees, gasoline, and parking. Thirteen cents per dollar were spent on food.   Consumers spent the least of their money, one cent each per dollar, on miscellaneous items, personal care products, alcoholic beverages, and tobacco products.