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Adults in America spent $512.1 million on their Halloween costumes in 2011, according to Crain's Chicago Business. That's $100 million more than was spent on child costumes last year.
Crystal Lake residents spent $149,321 for their Halloween garb while Cary folks dished out $73,038 for costumes. Algonquin grown-ups spent $98,339, and Lake in the Hills residents spent $70,747 for theirs.
By contrast, Woodstock households spent $64,737, Marengo spent $26,389 while Union spent $3,991, according to data Crain's gathered. Here's how other towns in the region compare:
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ZIP |
City/town |
Amount |
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60014,12 |
Crystal Lake |
$149, 321 |
|
60013 |
Cary |
$73,038 |
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60021 |
Fox River Grove |
$14,388 |
|
60156 |
Lake in the Hills |
$70,747 |
|
60102 |
Algonquin |
$98,339 |
|
60142 |
Huntley |
$63,568 |
|
60098 |
Woodstock |
$64,737 |
|
60050 |
McHenry |
$116,053 |
|
60010 |
Barrington |
$231,836 |
|
60134 |
Geneva |
$120,242 |
|
60074,75 |
St. Charles |
$180,398 |
|
60177 |
South Elgin |
$48,995 |
|
60185 |
West Chicago |
$84,106 |
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