If you’re craving a slice without slicing into your wallet, you’re in luck if you live in Austin, Texas – not so much if you live in San Francisco, Calif.
According to a new study by crypto exchange Chicksx.com, the average pizza price in Austin, Texas, is $7.50 and the average pizza price in San Francisco, Calif., is $17.39. The research analyzed pizza prices in 223 cities nationwide.
The 10 cheapest spots for pizza in America
| Rank | City | Average Pizza Price |
| 1 | Austin, TX | $7.50 |
| 2 | Green Bay, WI | $8.18 |
| 3 | Benton Harbor, MI | $8.99 |
| 4 | Lubbock, TX | $9.02 |
| 5 | Vero Beach-Indian River, FL | $9.50 |
| 6 | Harlingen, TX | $9.60 |
| 7 | New Haven, CT | $9.74 |
| 8 | Charlotte, NC | $9.99 |
| 9 | Fayetteville, AR | $9.99 |
| 10 | Jonesboro, AR | $9.99 |
Austin offers pizza at prices substantially lower than other major cities across the country. The Texas capital’s average price of $7.50 puts it at the top spot for budget-conscious pizza lovers nationwide.
Texas didn’t stop at one city in the top ten…it delivered three, with Lubbock at #4 and Harlingen at #6. Experts suggest regional economic factors, like lower overhead costs and competitive local markets, may be driving down prices in Texas.
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Want to see which other cities will burn a hole in your pizza budget? Check out the top 10 list of priciest pizza cities below.
The 10 most expensive spots for pizza in America
| Rank | City | Average Pizza Price |
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $17.39 |
| 2 | Oakland, CA | $17.32 |
| 3 | Sacramento, CA | $17.19 |
| 4 | San Jose, CA | $16.99 |
| 5 | Tacoma, WA | $16.30 |
| 6 | Baltimore, MD | $16.28 |
| 7 | Seattle, WA | $16.27 |
| 8 | Honolulu, HI | $15.99 |
| 9 | Bellingham, WA | $15.59 |
| 10 | Kankakee, IL | $15.29 |
San Francisco’s average pizza price is $17.39, more than twice as expensive as the average pizza in Austin, Texas.
California claims the top four spots for most expensive pizza, with average pizza price ranging from $16.99 to $17.39 in four Northern California cities.
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