Back-to-school shopping expected to cost parents $863.86 in 2026

Back-to-school shopping expected to cost parents $863.86 in 2026

Finder reports that back-to-school shopping costs are expected to reach $863.86 per family in 2026, with parents bracing for higher prices across categories.

MARK-TO-MARKET: The cost of the 2026 back-to-class shopping season

This year, the National Retail Federation (NRF) expects U.S. consumers to spend $43.3 billion on back-to-school shopping for their K-12 children.

Back-to-school shopping expected to cost parents $863.86 in 2026 - Stateline Publications

Back-to-school shopping expected to cost parents $863.86 in 2026Parents always brace themselves for the list of required school supplies, new shoes, clothing, electronics and boxes of tissues that come knocking on their door. Finder examined how back-to-school spending is predicted to hit a new record high this year.Back-to-school spending estimates for 2026 are inParents with kids in elementary through high school are expected to spend an avera…