How Much Does Wedding Cake Cost?
Updated for 2026 — national average costs with state-by-state breakdowns
What Does Wedding Cake Include?
Wedding cakes are priced per serving and vary based on design complexity, flavors, fillings, and decorations. Simple tiered cakes are affordable while elaborate fondant designs with sugar flowers cost significantly more.
The national average cost for wedding cake is $600 per cake. Most homeowners pay between $300 and $1,500, though costs can vary significantly based on your location, the scope of work, and other factors outlined below.
What Affects the Price?
Style
Simple buttercream: $3-$5/serving. Elaborate fondant: $6-$12/serving. Custom sculptural: $10-$20/serving
Size
50 servings: $200-$500. 100 servings: $350-$800. 200 servings: $600-$1,500
Key Cost Factors
- ✓Number of servings
- ✓Design complexity
- ✓Fondant vs buttercream
- ✓Number of tiers
- ✓Special decorations
- ✓Delivery and setup
💡 Tips to Save Money
- 1.Buttercream is cheaper and many prefer the taste over fondant
- 2.Order a small display cake and sheet cakes for serving
- 3.Skip the elaborate sugar flowers — use fresh flowers instead
- 4.Grocery store bakeries offer attractive cakes at 50-70% less
📈 Wedding Cake Cost Trends (2020–2024)
Prices have increased +17.6% over the last 5 years
| Year | National Avg | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $510 | — |
| 2021 | $531 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $565 | +6.4% |
| 2023 | $581 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $600 | +3.3% |
Based on national averages adjusted for annual inflation. Actual costs vary by location and project scope.
Wedding Cake Cost by State
Costs vary significantly by state due to labor rates, cost of living, and local market conditions. Click any state for a detailed breakdown.
| State | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $246 | $492 | $1,230 |
| Alaska | $384 | $768 | $1,920 |
| Arizona | $285 | $570 | $1,425 |
| Arkansas | $240 | $480 | $1,200 |
| California | $405 | $810 | $2,025 |
| Colorado | $324 | $648 | $1,620 |
| Connecticut | $366 | $732 | $1,830 |
| Delaware | $315 | $630 | $1,575 |
| Florida | $294 | $588 | $1,470 |
| Georgia | $270 | $540 | $1,350 |
| Hawaii | $426 | $852 | $2,130 |
| Idaho | $276 | $552 | $1,380 |
| Illinois | $315 | $630 | $1,575 |
| Indiana | $264 | $528 | $1,320 |
| Iowa | $258 | $516 | $1,290 |
| Kansas | $255 | $510 | $1,275 |
| Kentucky | $252 | $504 | $1,260 |
| Louisiana | $261 | $522 | $1,305 |
| Maine | $306 | $612 | $1,530 |
| Maryland | $345 | $690 | $1,725 |
| Massachusetts | $390 | $780 | $1,950 |
| Michigan | $276 | $552 | $1,380 |
| Minnesota | $306 | $612 | $1,530 |
| Mississippi | $234 | $468 | $1,170 |
| Missouri | $261 | $522 | $1,305 |
| Montana | $285 | $570 | $1,425 |
| Nebraska | $264 | $528 | $1,320 |
| Nevada | $306 | $612 | $1,530 |
| New Hampshire | $336 | $672 | $1,680 |
| New Jersey | $375 | $750 | $1,875 |
| New Mexico | $270 | $540 | $1,350 |
| New York | $396 | $792 | $1,980 |
| North Carolina | $270 | $540 | $1,350 |
| North Dakota | $270 | $540 | $1,350 |
| Ohio | $270 | $540 | $1,350 |
| Oklahoma | $249 | $498 | $1,245 |
| Oregon | $330 | $660 | $1,650 |
| Pennsylvania | $306 | $612 | $1,530 |
| Rhode Island | $345 | $690 | $1,725 |
| South Carolina | $261 | $522 | $1,305 |
| South Dakota | $255 | $510 | $1,275 |
| Tennessee | $258 | $516 | $1,290 |
| Texas | $279 | $558 | $1,395 |
| Utah | $285 | $570 | $1,425 |
| Vermont | $324 | $648 | $1,620 |
| Virginia | $315 | $630 | $1,575 |
| Washington | $345 | $690 | $1,725 |
| West Virginia | $240 | $480 | $1,200 |
| Wisconsin | $282 | $564 | $1,410 |
| Wyoming | $276 | $552 | $1,380 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many servings do I need?
Plan for 1 serving per guest. Wedding cake servings are smaller than regular cake slices — about 1x2x4 inches.
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