California is the fifth most expensive place to go on a date, survey says

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Sunday, September 1, 2019
Looking for love in California is not cheap

Are you single and looking to meet that special someone? It turns out dating in California is going to cost you.

According to a survey conducted by Match.com, the average cost of a date is about $226 in the Golden State. That includes a dinner for two, a bottle of wine and two movie tickets.

The average cost around the country is roughly $102.

New York is the most expensive at almost $300 for a night out. South Dakota is the least expensive place for a date night at an average cost of $38.

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