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Here's how much CMS families are expected to spend on school supplies in 2024

A new survey found that the average Charlotte family will spend over $750 on back-to-school shopping in 2024.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Back-to-school shopping is in full swing as we're now less than two weeks from the first day of class for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

A new survey from Deloitte found that the average Charlotte family will spend more than $750 this year, nearly 30% higher than the national average. 

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Families are expected to spend around $300 on new clothes and another $200 on school supplies. However, none of those figures account for one of the biggest expenses: extracurricular activities, which cost an additional $700 on average. 

And not all of that back-to-school shopping is for the kids. According to the survey, over 60% of parents plan to treat themselves while shopping. Many parents consider it a reward for getting kids set for another school year. 

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