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Spider-Man Costumes Cost 17 Times More Than Inflation-Adjusted 1974 Price
U.S. consumers are expected to spend an average of $59.29 on Halloween costumes in 2026, with total industry revenue reaching $13.5 billion. A data analysis by WTAE reveals that basic Spider-Man costumes have increased from $2.94 in 1974 to $49.99 today, far exceeding the inflation-adjusted price of $19.39. Seventy-nine percent of shoppers report expecting higher prices this year due to tariffs, according to the National Retail Federation.