Cost of Halloween candy is up a scary 13% in the US

Those who prefer treats over tricks will be paying more than last year.

[{"selector":"#anim-bff45130-2831-4912-b394-13807dd992d0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.16629452857495%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.14,.34,.47,.9)","fill":"forwards"}]

The cost of Halloween candy is up 13% compared to this time last year.

[{"selector":"#anim-666fdbc0-378e-480d-be2e-3c34ca97cdb7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.16629452857495%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.14,.34,.47,.9)","fill":"forwards"}]

It's the largest yearly jump in candy prices the CPI has ever recorded. For comparison, it took nine years — from 1997 to 2006 — for candy prices to rise 13%.

[{"selector":"#anim-e1b31009-cbbf-4451-a254-1f6631c9d9e9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(43.58562188985668%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.14,.34,.47,.9)","fill":"forwards"}]

Here are a few tips on how to find sweet savings and cheap Halloween candy.

[{"selector":"#anim-279b5571-d689-4507-8c3b-1e0cf663bc27 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(49.86352363292218%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.14,.34,.47,.9)","fill":"forwards"}]

Download now

While it’s hard to resist the big display of candy, don't forget to check the regular candy aisle for inexpensive sweet treats.

[{"selector":"#anim-c7000830-def8-472f-9bae-374c21bf4604 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(39.218385894680694%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.14,.34,.47,.9)","fill":"forwards"}]

If you’re expecting lots of little ones ringing your doorbell on Halloween night, consider buying candy in bulk at a wholesale club.

[{"selector":"#anim-97b53b69-16ad-4f4a-b01b-0da9faf1b2d2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.16629452857495%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.14,.34,.47,.9)","fill":"forwards"}]

Consider candy alternatives and switch back and forth between candy and toys.

[{"selector":"#anim-a3ec64cd-b280-4b9f-80c3-712c524817fd [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.16629452857495%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.14,.34,.47,.9)","fill":"forwards"}]

Kids may feel slightly tricked, but parents will appreciate your efforts to save their sweet tooth.

[{"selector":"#anim-e14b244f-c9ae-485b-9f16-17c938466890 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.16629452857495%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.14,.34,.47,.9)","fill":"forwards"}]