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  "description": "Canadian businessman and television personality Kevin O’Leary sparked a national debate after saying young people overspend on meals instead of saving and investing. ",
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    "The cost of eating out versus eating in by state",
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  "textContent": "# No.\n\nThe average price to eat out is not $28 in any state, including South Dakota.\n\nCanadian businessman and television personality Kevin O’Leary sparked a national debate after saying young people overspend on meals instead of saving and investing.\n\n“I can’t stand it when I see kids that are making 70 grand a year and spending $28 dollars on lunch,” he said.\n\nThe telehealth company Top Nutrition Coaching compared the cost of eating out to the cost of eating in for the most populated city in each state. It found that in South Dakota, the cost of eating out at a more affordable restaurant was $14.75. In contrast, the cost of eating in was $4.18, a difference of $10.57.\n\nNationwide, the average cost to eat out was $16.28 versus $4.23 to eat in. That’s almost four at-home meals for every one restaurant meal.\n\n_This fact brief responds to claims such as_ this one_._\n\n## Sources\n\nTop Nutrition Coaching: The cost of eating out versus eating in by state\n\nUS Bureau of Labor Statistics: Consumer Price Index — April 2026\n\n* * *\n\nSouth Dakota News Watch partners with Gigafact to publish fact briefs that refute or confirm a claim with supporting information and additional evidence and context. Send questions or feedback to _news@sdnewswatch.org_. Submit a question for us to answer on the tipline.\n\n _**South Dakota News Watch** is an independent nonprofit. Read, donate and subscribe for free at _sdnewswatch.org_.**Contact freelance reporter Michael Klinski:** michael.klinski@sdnewswatch.org._",
  "title": "Fact brief: Does eating out cost an average of $28 in South Dakota?",
  "updatedAt": "2026-06-01T10:00:19.350Z"
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