For Americans looking for an affordable meal out, geography can make a big difference in what they pay for a cheeseburger, fries and a soda. A $15 bill is still enough to cover a cheeseburger, fries and a soda in some US cities, but not everywhere. A recent DoorDash State of Local Commerce report found that just four of … Read more
The “Happiest Place on Earth” doesn’t live up to its name during happy hour. Disneyland has quietly raised prices on hundreds of food and drink items, with the average cocktail now priced at a jaw-dropping $21. Disneyland has quietly raised prices on hundreds of food and drink items, with the average cocktail now priced at … Read more
Americans are driving straight into a new era of higher car costs. The average price of a new car is drifting toward $50,000 as Kelley Blue Book data revealed the American new-car buyer paid $49,220 in May. However, the car’s listing price was $51,595, so buyers walked away with a deal. Other reports from Cars.com … Read more
Ophthalmology is the highest paying career on average in California, new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show. The average wage for the role, which is specializing in eye care, is a staggering $347,690 while the state’s average income for all earners is just $80,690, the data from May 2025 said. Ophthalmologists rake in a … Read more
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. If you are wondering exactly how much it costs to own a dog in 2026, the short answer is: a whole lot. Between the essentials, the medical care and the irresistible urge to spoil … Read more
Previously considered something taken once in everyone’s life, Americans are finding new ways to make travel a priority, with 37 percent believing bucket list trips are more achievable than 10 years ago. The poll of 2,000 adults found that exceptional food and drink offerings (36 percent) were the top criteria for millennials when discovering a … Read more
movie review ANACONDA Running time: 100 minutes. Rated PG-13 (violence/action, strong language, some drug use and suggestive references). In theaters Dec. 25. Who would have thought that 1997’s “Anaconda,” in which Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube and Jon Voight run from a giant snake in the middle of the Amazon Rainforest, would leave a significant enough … Read more
Tying the knot’s not cheap — especially in and around NYC. Money talks in the Big Apple. So, local lovebirds better have big bank if they’re planning to say “I Do” in Gotham or in its slightly less buzzy, yet exceedingly pricey neighboring state: New Jersey. In fact, the Garden State, where the average holy … Read more
Gothamites go the distance — especially on their devices, per new data on the US hotspots that rack up the most scrolling mileage every 365 days. “New York [has] an average daily screen time of 6 hours and 12 minutes, and annually scrolls 81.14 miles,” researchers for Toll Free Forwarding, a virtual phone system, told The Post. … Read more
The average American would pay $2,521 for a day of peace and quiet — while parents would pay $1,147 more. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 Americans (30% of whom are parents), which explored the importance of quality time to recharge and the barriers to getting enough of it. Results showed the average … Read more
Ozempic might shrink waistlines, but it seems to bulge another body part. In a recent Reddit thread, male Ozempic users claimed that the weight-loss drugs helped their penises grow. “I recently measured myself down there and noticed I gained about one inch,” a person proudly shared on the forum. Although there hasn’t been enough research … Read more
Feeling off more often than on? You’re not alone. Most of us are running on empty, clutching our stomachs or popping pain relievers more often than we’d care to admit — and a fresh study has the data to prove it. A new survey shows Americans feel tired an average of 12.9 days per month. … Read more
The average man feels 67% more confident when sporting their best suit or tuxedo, according to new research. A poll of 2,000 U.S. men revealed that while their self-esteem gets a solid boost, their confidence in their ability to choose the right one wanes. According to the results, six in ten men (59%) said they … Read more
It’s cheaper to keep her. March turned out to be the month of breakups, according to the viral “March theory” — which in turn cost single people thousands of dollars. In data analyzed by the finance app Frich, the average cost of a breakup for Gen Z is $3,862. This cost was determined by tallying up … Read more
Welcome to the bank of mom and dad. Amid the rising cost of living, ballooning student debt and stagnating wages, it comes as no surprise that Gen Z and millennials are relying on their parents more than past generations. The word “relying” might be an understatement — according to a new report, 50% of parents … Read more
From tense standoffs to strategic bargaining — the average American parent spends 67 hours per year “in negotiation” with their child, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children examined the food-related battles and compromises each household goes through and found the average mom or dad strikes five bargains with their … Read more
While a typical workout only takes 47 minutes, on average, a gym goer’s pre- and post-workout routine takes nearly four hours, according to a recent study. The survey of 2,000 American adults who regularly work out investigated exercise routines by the numbers as well as predictions and trends to look out for in 2025. Results … Read more
The holidays aren’t cheap: The average American will spend over $2,000 this season, according to a recent study. The survey of 2,000 Americans who celebrate a winter holiday examined the cost breakdown of the holiday season — as well as how Americans have been impacted by 2024’s financially challenging climate. According to the results, the … Read more
The number of men who have developed breast cancer while working or living around Ground Zero has skyrocketed, The Post has learned. The federal Centers for Diseases Control reports that 91 men in the World Trade Center Health Program have been diagnosed with breast cancer to date, six times the number The Post first reported … Read more
Kansas residents are the nation’s most passionate holiday bakers, racking up over 18 hours of holiday baking time during the festive season. The results emerged in a survey of 5,000 Americans, split evenly across all 50 states, that examined holiday baking trends, habits and approaches this year. It found that those in The Sunflower State … Read more