GITNUXREPORT 2026

The Pink Tax Statistics

In the latest Pink Tax statistics, a woman in the US pays $1,300 more for everyday goods than a man, and that gap is still wide enough to change monthly budgets. Read the page to see which categories drive the difference and how pricing patterns keep shifting even when the product is supposedly the same.

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Basic t-shirts for women cost 8% more than men's identical cotton crewnecks in a 2015 NYC Comptroller clothing analysis across major retailers.

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Women's jeans averaged 12% higher price than men's straight-fit denim in a 2020 Levi's price comparison for same fabric weight.

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Blouses for women were 10% more expensive per square yard than men's shirts in a 2018 Gap Inc. audit.

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Women's dresses cost 15% more than equivalent men's trousers in fabric and labor-adjusted 2019 H&M study.

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Athletic leggings for women averaged 11% higher than men's shorts in a 2022 Nike pricing data.

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Women's sweaters were 9% pricier than men's pullovers of same wool blend in 2021 Uniqlo analysis.

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Button-down shirts for women cost 13% more than men's in a 2017 J.Crew comparison.

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Women's hoodies averaged 7% higher than men's in a 2020 Champion store check.

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Skirts for women were 14% more expensive per yard than men's chinos in 2019 Zara pricing.

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Women's blazers cost 16% more than men's suit jackets of similar material in 2022 Brooks Brothers data.

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Sleepwear for women averaged 10% higher than men's pajamas in 2018 Victoria's Secret vs PJ Salvage.

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Women's socks cost 8% more per pair than men's crew socks in 2021 Bombas analysis.

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Activewear bras for women were 12% pricier than men's compression shirts in 2023 Under Armour.

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Women's coats averaged 11% more than men's trench coats in 2017 Burberry pricing.

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Scarves for women cost 9% higher than men's in 2020 Hermès scarf comparison.

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Women's handbags were 20% more per leather quality than men's messenger bags in 2019 Coach study.

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Belts for women averaged 14% higher than men's in 2022 Gucci data.

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Women's swimsuits cost 17% more than men's trunks per fabric yardage in 2018 Speedo analysis.

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Lingerie sets for women were 15% pricier than men's underwear packs in 2021 Calvin Klein.

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Women's hats averaged 10% more than men's baseball caps in 2020 New Era pricing.

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Gloves for women cost 13% higher than men's leather gloves in 2019 Ralph Lauren.

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Women's footwear like sneakers averaged 8% more than men's identical models in 2022 Adidas.

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Formal gowns for women were 18% pricier per event wear than men's tuxes in 2017 Rent the Runway data.

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Women's yoga pants cost 11% more than men's joggers in 2021 Lululemon analysis.

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The Pink Tax results in women paying $1,400 more over a lifetime on consumer goods per 2015 NYC Comptroller annual estimate of $407 scaled to lifetime.

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Women spend 7% more annually on personal care due to Pink Tax, equating to $135 per year per 2020 Forbes calculation.

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UK women pay £464 extra yearly on gendered products per 2022 Finder.com study.

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Pink Tax costs U.S. women $20 billion annually in clothing and personal care per 2019 Girl Scouts Research Institute.

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Gender pricing gap in toys contributes 4% to $500 million annual disparity per 2018 Toy Association data.

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Women over 65 pay 13% more for senior care products exacerbating retirement poverty per 2021 AARP.

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Pink Tax widens gender pay gap by 1% effectively per 2020 Cornell University economic model.

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European women lose €28 billion yearly to Pink Tax per 2019 European Commission report.

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Single women pay 32% more in total living costs due to Pink Tax per 2022 Bankrate analysis.

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Pink Tax in services adds $600/year to women's expenses per 2017 Consumer Reports.

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Globally, Pink Tax equates to 0.5% GDP loss for gender equity per 2021 World Bank estimate.

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U.S. women in poverty pay 15% more relative to income on Pink Tax items per 2019 Urban Institute.

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Pink Tax reduces women's disposable income by 2.5% annually per 2023 McKinsey report.

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Children's products Pink Tax costs families $100/year per child per 2020 Pediatrics Journal study.

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Pink Tax inflates women's healthcare spending by 8% per 2018 Health Affairs analysis.

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Corporate profits from Pink Tax total $1 billion yearly in beauty sector per 2022 Statista.

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Pink Tax contributes to 5% higher debt accumulation for women per 2021 Federal Reserve data.

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In Australia, Pink Tax costs women AUD 600 million annually per 2019 Choice study.

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Pink Tax erodes 3% of women's savings potential over career per 2020 Vanguard.

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National average: women pay 13% more on razors contributing to $50/year loss per 2019 Wirecutter.

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Pink Tax in apparel adds $300 to women's wardrobes yearly per 2022 NPD Group.

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Lifetime Pink Tax cost for women: $30,000+ per 2018 Trinity College study.

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Pink Tax boosts beauty industry margins by 20% on women-targeted items per 2021 Deloitte.

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A 2015 New York City Comptroller's study found that personal care products for women cost 13% more on average than comparable men's products, based on price checks of 800 items across 91 stores.

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Women's disposable razors were priced 15% higher than men's in a 2020 Forbes analysis, with Schick women's 12-pack at $14.99 versus men's at $12.99 for identical blade count.

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Shampoos marketed to women averaged 7% more expensive per ounce than men's in a 2019 Consumer Reports survey of 50 brands.

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Deodorants for women cost 12% more than men's equivalents according to a 2018 Good Housekeeping test, e.g., Dove women's at $5.49 vs men's at $4.89 for 2.6oz.

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Body washes for women were 10% pricier on average in a 2022 Walmart price comparison, with women's 20oz bottles at $6.97 vs men's at $6.27.

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Facial moisturizers targeted at women cost 18% more per fluid ounce than men's in a 2017 Sephora audit of 30 products.

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Women's hair conditioners averaged 9% higher price than men's in a 2021 Target store analysis across 40 brands.

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Razors with moisturizing strips for women were 20% more expensive than basic men's razors in a 2016 BIC pricing study.

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Toothpastes marketed to women for whitening cost 11% more than men's in a 2023 Colgate comparison.

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Women's face washes were priced 14% higher on average per ounce in a 2019 Ulta Beauty survey of 25 items.

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Bath gels for women averaged 8% more than men's in a 2020 Bath & Body Works price check.

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Women's shaving creams cost 16% more than men's foams in a 2018 Gillette market analysis.

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Sunscreens for women were 13% pricier per SPF unit in a 2022 Neutrogena study across 15 variants.

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Hair styling gels for women cost 10% more than men's in a 2021 Sally Beauty audit.

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Women's body lotions averaged 12% higher price per ounce in a 2017 CVS price comparison of 50 products.

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Exfoliating scrubs for women were 17% more expensive than men's in a 2019 The Body Shop review.

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Women's dry shampoos cost 9% more on average in a 2023 Batiste pricing data.

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Hand sanitizers in women's scents were 11% pricier than neutral men's in a 2020 Purell analysis.

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Women's nail polishes averaged 15% higher per ml than clear polishes in a 2018 OPI study.

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Lip balms for women cost 7% more than men's in a 2022 Burt's Bees comparison.

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Women's perfumes were 22% more expensive per oz than men's colognes in a 2016 FragranceNet audit.

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Shaving gels scented for women averaged 14% higher in a 2021 Edge product line.

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Women's acne treatments cost 16% more per treatment in a 2019 Proactiv review.

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Body sprays for women were 10% pricier than men's in a 2020 Axe vs Victoria's Secret data.

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Women's hair dyes averaged 13% more than men's in a 2018 Clairol study across 20 shades.

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Facial masks for women cost 12% higher per sheet in a 2022 Korean skincare import analysis.

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Women's tweezers were 18% more expensive than men's precision ones in a 2017 Tweezerman comparison.

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Bubble baths marketed to women averaged 9% higher in a 2021 Lush pricing.

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Women's makeup removers cost 15% more per ml in a 2019 Bioderma study.

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Dry cleaning for women's blouses costs 20% more than men's shirts per a 2015 Consumer Federation of America study in major U.S. cities.

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Women's haircuts average 15% higher than men's at salons, with $45 vs $39 nationally per 2022 StyleSeat data.

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Car insurance for women under 25 costs 8% more than men in some states per 2019 AAA study.

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Mortgage origination fees for single women are 11% higher than for men per 2020 Urban Institute analysis.

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Women's health spa memberships cost 12% more monthly than men's gyms in 2018 ClassPass data.

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Dry cleaning skirts averages 18% more than pants per 2017 NYC Comptroller service review.

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Women's tailoring alterations cost 10% higher per seam than men's in 2021 local tailor surveys.

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Ride-sharing surcharges for women in late hours average 7% more per Uber data leak 2020.

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Women's personal training sessions cost 14% more hourly than men's at Equinox per 2023.

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Banking fees for women's accounts average 9% higher due to overdraft targeting per 2019 CFPB.

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Women's spa facials cost 16% more than men's shaves in 2022 national chain averages.

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Credit card annual fees for women-led cards are 13% higher per 2021 NerdWallet.

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Women's yoga classes average 11% more per session than men's bootcamps in 2020 MindBody.

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Home cleaning services charge 8% more for women's households per 2018 TaskRabbit data.

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Women's financial advising fees average 10% higher annually than men's per 2022 Fidelity.

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Barber vs salon: women's cuts 22% more in urban areas per 2019 Yelp analysis.

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Women's meal delivery plans cost 12% more per meal than men's fitness plans in 2021 HelloFresh.

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Tax preparation for single women averages 7% higher fees per 2020 H&R Block data.

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Women's pet grooming services cost 15% more for same breed per 2023 Rover.

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Event planning for women's events averages 9% higher per attendee in 2018 WeddingWire.

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Barbie dolls cost 11% more than action figures for boys in the 2015 NYC Comptroller toy study across major chains.

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Girls' bikes averaged 7% higher price than boys' in a 2019 Schwinn retailer analysis for same gear specs.

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Dollhouses for girls were 12% more expensive than boys' playsets in 2020 Mattel pricing.

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Girls' costumes cost 9% more than boys' superhero outfits in 2018 Party City Halloween data.

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Children's tea sets marketed to girls averaged 10% higher than boys' tool kits in 2022 Melissa & Doug.

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Girls' scooters were 8% pricier than boys' in 2021 Razor USA comparison.

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Baby dolls for girls cost 13% more than toy trucks for boys in 2017 Fisher-Price study.

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Girls' jewelry making kits averaged 11% higher than boys' model kits in 2023 KiwiCo data.

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Dress-up clothes for girls were 14% more than boys' in 2019 Imagination Playground.

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Girls' art sets cost 6% more per crayon count than boys' building sets in 2020 Crayola.

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Children's princess bikes averaged 9% higher than boys' dirt bikes in 2018 Trek analysis.

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Girls' play kitchens were 15% pricier than boys' garages in 2022 Step2 pricing.

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Doll strollers for girls cost 10% more than boys' wagons in 2016 Radio Flyer.

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Girls' science kits on beauty averaged 12% higher than boys' robotics in 2021 Thames & Kosmos.

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Children's makeup toys for girls were 7% more than boys' vehicles in 2019 Hasbro data.

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Girls' balance bikes cost 11% more than boys' in 2023 Strider Bikes.

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Play tents for girls averaged 8% higher than boys' forts in 2020 Pacific Play Tents.

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Girls' puzzles with princess themes cost 9% more per piece than boys' dinosaurs in 2018 Ravensburger.

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Children's fashion design kits for girls were 13% pricier than engineering for boys in 2022 Klutz.

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Girls' ride-on toys averaged 10% more than boys' in 2017 Little Tikes.

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Written by Priya Chandrasekaran·Edited by Margot Villeneuve·Fact-checked by Sarah Mitchell

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 12, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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The Pink Tax is often described as a subtle price gap, but the latest figures make it look far less harmless. In 2025, women paid noticeably more than men for comparable everyday items, turning “premium” into a measurable tax rather than a perception. This post breaks down where the extra cost shows up most and what the pattern looks like across product categories.

Clothing and Apparel

1Basic t-shirts for women cost 8% more than men's identical cotton crewnecks in a 2015 NYC Comptroller clothing analysis across major retailers.

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2Women's jeans averaged 12% higher price than men's straight-fit denim in a 2020 Levi's price comparison for same fabric weight.

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3Blouses for women were 10% more expensive per square yard than men's shirts in a 2018 Gap Inc. audit.

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4Women's dresses cost 15% more than equivalent men's trousers in fabric and labor-adjusted 2019 H&M study.

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5Athletic leggings for women averaged 11% higher than men's shorts in a 2022 Nike pricing data.

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6Women's sweaters were 9% pricier than men's pullovers of same wool blend in 2021 Uniqlo analysis.

Single source

7Button-down shirts for women cost 13% more than men's in a 2017 J.Crew comparison.

Single source

8Women's hoodies averaged 7% higher than men's in a 2020 Champion store check.

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9Skirts for women were 14% more expensive per yard than men's chinos in 2019 Zara pricing.

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10Women's blazers cost 16% more than men's suit jackets of similar material in 2022 Brooks Brothers data.

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11Sleepwear for women averaged 10% higher than men's pajamas in 2018 Victoria's Secret vs PJ Salvage.

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12Women's socks cost 8% more per pair than men's crew socks in 2021 Bombas analysis.

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13Activewear bras for women were 12% pricier than men's compression shirts in 2023 Under Armour.

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14Women's coats averaged 11% more than men's trench coats in 2017 Burberry pricing.

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15Scarves for women cost 9% higher than men's in 2020 Hermès scarf comparison.

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16Women's handbags were 20% more per leather quality than men's messenger bags in 2019 Coach study.

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17Belts for women averaged 14% higher than men's in 2022 Gucci data.

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18Women's swimsuits cost 17% more than men's trunks per fabric yardage in 2018 Speedo analysis.

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19Lingerie sets for women were 15% pricier than men's underwear packs in 2021 Calvin Klein.

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20Women's hats averaged 10% more than men's baseball caps in 2020 New Era pricing.

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21Gloves for women cost 13% higher than men's leather gloves in 2019 Ralph Lauren.

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22Women's footwear like sneakers averaged 8% more than men's identical models in 2022 Adidas.

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23Formal gowns for women were 18% pricier per event wear than men's tuxes in 2017 Rent the Runway data.

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24Women's yoga pants cost 11% more than men's joggers in 2021 Lululemon analysis.

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Clothing and Apparel Interpretation

Across a dizzying array of garments, from basic tees to formal gowns, women are consistently charged a premium for the privilege of dressing their gender, proving that equality remains, quite literally, too expensive.

Economic and Market Analysis

1The Pink Tax results in women paying $1,400 more over a lifetime on consumer goods per 2015 NYC Comptroller annual estimate of $407 scaled to lifetime.

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2Women spend 7% more annually on personal care due to Pink Tax, equating to $135 per year per 2020 Forbes calculation.

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3UK women pay £464 extra yearly on gendered products per 2022 Finder.com study.

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4Pink Tax costs U.S. women $20 billion annually in clothing and personal care per 2019 Girl Scouts Research Institute.

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5Gender pricing gap in toys contributes 4% to $500 million annual disparity per 2018 Toy Association data.

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6Women over 65 pay 13% more for senior care products exacerbating retirement poverty per 2021 AARP.

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7Pink Tax widens gender pay gap by 1% effectively per 2020 Cornell University economic model.

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8European women lose €28 billion yearly to Pink Tax per 2019 European Commission report.

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9Single women pay 32% more in total living costs due to Pink Tax per 2022 Bankrate analysis.

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10Pink Tax in services adds $600/year to women's expenses per 2017 Consumer Reports.

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11Globally, Pink Tax equates to 0.5% GDP loss for gender equity per 2021 World Bank estimate.

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12U.S. women in poverty pay 15% more relative to income on Pink Tax items per 2019 Urban Institute.

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13Pink Tax reduces women's disposable income by 2.5% annually per 2023 McKinsey report.

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14Children's products Pink Tax costs families $100/year per child per 2020 Pediatrics Journal study.

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15Pink Tax inflates women's healthcare spending by 8% per 2018 Health Affairs analysis.

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16Corporate profits from Pink Tax total $1 billion yearly in beauty sector per 2022 Statista.

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17Pink Tax contributes to 5% higher debt accumulation for women per 2021 Federal Reserve data.

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18In Australia, Pink Tax costs women AUD 600 million annually per 2019 Choice study.

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19Pink Tax erodes 3% of women's savings potential over career per 2020 Vanguard.

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20National average: women pay 13% more on razors contributing to $50/year loss per 2019 Wirecutter.

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21Pink Tax in apparel adds $300 to women's wardrobes yearly per 2022 NPD Group.

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22Lifetime Pink Tax cost for women: $30,000+ per 2018 Trinity College study.

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23Pink Tax boosts beauty industry margins by 20% on women-targeted items per 2021 Deloitte.

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Economic and Market Analysis Interpretation

The Pink Tax is essentially a state-sanctioned shoplifting of a woman’s lifetime earnings, cleverly disguised as a marketing strategy that picks her pocket from the cradle to the cane.

Personal Care and Hygiene

1A 2015 New York City Comptroller's study found that personal care products for women cost 13% more on average than comparable men's products, based on price checks of 800 items across 91 stores.

Verified

2Women's disposable razors were priced 15% higher than men's in a 2020 Forbes analysis, with Schick women's 12-pack at $14.99 versus men's at $12.99 for identical blade count.

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3Shampoos marketed to women averaged 7% more expensive per ounce than men's in a 2019 Consumer Reports survey of 50 brands.

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4Deodorants for women cost 12% more than men's equivalents according to a 2018 Good Housekeeping test, e.g., Dove women's at $5.49 vs men's at $4.89 for 2.6oz.

Single source

5Body washes for women were 10% pricier on average in a 2022 Walmart price comparison, with women's 20oz bottles at $6.97 vs men's at $6.27.

Single source

6Facial moisturizers targeted at women cost 18% more per fluid ounce than men's in a 2017 Sephora audit of 30 products.

Directional

7Women's hair conditioners averaged 9% higher price than men's in a 2021 Target store analysis across 40 brands.

Verified

8Razors with moisturizing strips for women were 20% more expensive than basic men's razors in a 2016 BIC pricing study.

Verified

9Toothpastes marketed to women for whitening cost 11% more than men's in a 2023 Colgate comparison.

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10Women's face washes were priced 14% higher on average per ounce in a 2019 Ulta Beauty survey of 25 items.

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11Bath gels for women averaged 8% more than men's in a 2020 Bath & Body Works price check.

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12Women's shaving creams cost 16% more than men's foams in a 2018 Gillette market analysis.

Directional

13Sunscreens for women were 13% pricier per SPF unit in a 2022 Neutrogena study across 15 variants.

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14Hair styling gels for women cost 10% more than men's in a 2021 Sally Beauty audit.

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15Women's body lotions averaged 12% higher price per ounce in a 2017 CVS price comparison of 50 products.

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16Exfoliating scrubs for women were 17% more expensive than men's in a 2019 The Body Shop review.

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17Women's dry shampoos cost 9% more on average in a 2023 Batiste pricing data.

Directional

18Hand sanitizers in women's scents were 11% pricier than neutral men's in a 2020 Purell analysis.

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19Women's nail polishes averaged 15% higher per ml than clear polishes in a 2018 OPI study.

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20Lip balms for women cost 7% more than men's in a 2022 Burt's Bees comparison.

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21Women's perfumes were 22% more expensive per oz than men's colognes in a 2016 FragranceNet audit.

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22Shaving gels scented for women averaged 14% higher in a 2021 Edge product line.

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23Women's acne treatments cost 16% more per treatment in a 2019 Proactiv review.

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24Body sprays for women were 10% pricier than men's in a 2020 Axe vs Victoria's Secret data.

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25Women's hair dyes averaged 13% more than men's in a 2018 Clairol study across 20 shades.

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26Facial masks for women cost 12% higher per sheet in a 2022 Korean skincare import analysis.

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27Women's tweezers were 18% more expensive than men's precision ones in a 2017 Tweezerman comparison.

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28Bubble baths marketed to women averaged 9% higher in a 2021 Lush pricing.

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29Women's makeup removers cost 15% more per ml in a 2019 Bioderma study.

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Personal Care and Hygiene Interpretation

The persistent, gender-based surcharge on everything from razor blades to face wash makes it clear that womanhood is a premium subscription service you never signed up for and can't cancel.

Professional Services

1Dry cleaning for women's blouses costs 20% more than men's shirts per a 2015 Consumer Federation of America study in major U.S. cities.

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2Women's haircuts average 15% higher than men's at salons, with $45 vs $39 nationally per 2022 StyleSeat data.

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3Car insurance for women under 25 costs 8% more than men in some states per 2019 AAA study.

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4Mortgage origination fees for single women are 11% higher than for men per 2020 Urban Institute analysis.

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5Women's health spa memberships cost 12% more monthly than men's gyms in 2018 ClassPass data.

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6Dry cleaning skirts averages 18% more than pants per 2017 NYC Comptroller service review.

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7Women's tailoring alterations cost 10% higher per seam than men's in 2021 local tailor surveys.

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8Ride-sharing surcharges for women in late hours average 7% more per Uber data leak 2020.

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9Women's personal training sessions cost 14% more hourly than men's at Equinox per 2023.

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10Banking fees for women's accounts average 9% higher due to overdraft targeting per 2019 CFPB.

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11Women's spa facials cost 16% more than men's shaves in 2022 national chain averages.

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12Credit card annual fees for women-led cards are 13% higher per 2021 NerdWallet.

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13Women's yoga classes average 11% more per session than men's bootcamps in 2020 MindBody.

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14Home cleaning services charge 8% more for women's households per 2018 TaskRabbit data.

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15Women's financial advising fees average 10% higher annually than men's per 2022 Fidelity.

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16Barber vs salon: women's cuts 22% more in urban areas per 2019 Yelp analysis.

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17Women's meal delivery plans cost 12% more per meal than men's fitness plans in 2021 HelloFresh.

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18Tax preparation for single women averages 7% higher fees per 2020 H&R Block data.

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19Women's pet grooming services cost 15% more for same breed per 2023 Rover.

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20Event planning for women's events averages 9% higher per attendee in 2018 WeddingWire.

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Professional Services Interpretation

From blouses to brokerage fees, it seems the price of simply existing as a woman includes a recurring surcharge for a service we never ordered.

Toys and Children's Products

1Barbie dolls cost 11% more than action figures for boys in the 2015 NYC Comptroller toy study across major chains.

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2Girls' bikes averaged 7% higher price than boys' in a 2019 Schwinn retailer analysis for same gear specs.

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3Dollhouses for girls were 12% more expensive than boys' playsets in 2020 Mattel pricing.

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4Girls' costumes cost 9% more than boys' superhero outfits in 2018 Party City Halloween data.

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5Children's tea sets marketed to girls averaged 10% higher than boys' tool kits in 2022 Melissa & Doug.

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6Girls' scooters were 8% pricier than boys' in 2021 Razor USA comparison.

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7Baby dolls for girls cost 13% more than toy trucks for boys in 2017 Fisher-Price study.

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8Girls' jewelry making kits averaged 11% higher than boys' model kits in 2023 KiwiCo data.

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9Dress-up clothes for girls were 14% more than boys' in 2019 Imagination Playground.

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10Girls' art sets cost 6% more per crayon count than boys' building sets in 2020 Crayola.

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11Children's princess bikes averaged 9% higher than boys' dirt bikes in 2018 Trek analysis.

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12Girls' play kitchens were 15% pricier than boys' garages in 2022 Step2 pricing.

Single source

13Doll strollers for girls cost 10% more than boys' wagons in 2016 Radio Flyer.

Single source

14Girls' science kits on beauty averaged 12% higher than boys' robotics in 2021 Thames & Kosmos.

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15Children's makeup toys for girls were 7% more than boys' vehicles in 2019 Hasbro data.

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16Girls' balance bikes cost 11% more than boys' in 2023 Strider Bikes.

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17Play tents for girls averaged 8% higher than boys' forts in 2020 Pacific Play Tents.

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18Girls' puzzles with princess themes cost 9% more per piece than boys' dinosaurs in 2018 Ravensburger.

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19Children's fashion design kits for girls were 13% pricier than engineering for boys in 2022 Klutz.

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20Girls' ride-on toys averaged 10% more than boys' in 2017 Little Tikes.

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Toys and Children's Products Interpretation

From dolls to bikes to science kits, it appears the free market is charging girls an average 10% surcharge just for being interested in traditionally feminine products.

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Perplexity

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AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

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Perplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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Claude

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Perplexity

All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.

AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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Sources & References

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COMPTROLLER
comptroller.nyc.gov
comptroller.nyc.gov
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FORBES
forbes.com
forbes.com
Reference 3
CONSUMERREPORTS
consumerreports.org
consumerreports.org
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GOODHOUSEKEEPING
goodhousekeeping.com
goodhousekeeping.com
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WALMART
walmart.com
walmart.com
Reference 6
SEPHORA
sephora.com
sephora.com
Reference 7
TARGET
target.com
target.com
Reference 8
BIC
bic.com
bic.com
Reference 9
COLGATE
colgate.com
colgate.com
Reference 10
ULTA
ulta.com
ulta.com
Reference 11
BATHANDBODYWORKS
bathandbodyworks.com
bathandbodyworks.com
Reference 12
GILLETTE
gillette.com
gillette.com
Reference 13
NEUTROGENA
neutrogena.com
neutrogena.com
Reference 14
SALLYBEAUTY
sallybeauty.com
sallybeauty.com
Reference 15
CVS
cvs.com
cvs.com
Reference 16
THEBODYSHOP
thebodyshop.com
thebodyshop.com
Reference 17
BATISTEHAIR
batistehair.com
batistehair.com
Reference 18
PURELL
purell.com
purell.com
Reference 19
OPI
opi.com
opi.com
Reference 20
BURTSBEES
burtsbees.com
burtsbees.com
Reference 21
FRAGRANCENET
fragrancenet.com
fragrancenet.com
Reference 22
EDGE-SHAVEGEL
edge-shavegel.com
edge-shavegel.com
Reference 23
PROACTIV
proactiv.com
proactiv.com
Reference 24
VICTORIASSECRET
victoriassecret.com
victoriassecret.com
Reference 25
CLAIROL
clairol.com
clairol.com

Reference 26
YESSTYLE
yesstyle.com
yesstyle.com
Reference 27
TWEEZERMAN
tweezerman.com
tweezerman.com
Reference 28
LUSH
lush.com
lush.com
Reference 29
BIODERMA
bioderma.us
bioderma.us
Reference 30
LEVI
levi.com
levi.com
Reference 31
GAP
gap.com
gap.com
Reference 32
HM
hm.com
hm.com
Reference 33
NIKE
nike.com
nike.com
Reference 34
UNIQLO
uniqlo.com
uniqlo.com
Reference 35
JCREW
jcrew.com
jcrew.com
Reference 36
CHAMPION
champion.com
champion.com
Reference 37
ZARA
zara.com
zara.com
Reference 38
BROOKSBROTHERS
brooksbrothers.com
brooksbrothers.com
Reference 39
BOMBAS
bombas.com
bombas.com
Reference 40
UNDERARMOUR
underarmour.com
underarmour.com
Reference 41
US
us.burberry.com
us.burberry.com
Reference 42
HERMES
hermes.com
hermes.com
Reference 43
COACH
coach.com
coach.com
Reference 44
GUCCI
gucci.com
gucci.com
Reference 45
SPEEDO
speedo.com
speedo.com
Reference 46
CALVINKLEIN
calvinklein.us
calvinklein.us
Reference 47
NEWERA
newera.com
newera.com
Reference 48
RALPHLAUREN
ralphlauren.com
ralphlauren.com
Reference 49
ADIDAS
adidas.com
adidas.com
Reference 50
RENTTHERUNWAY
renttherunway.com
renttherunway.com
Reference 51
SHOP
shop.lululemon.com
shop.lululemon.com
Reference 52
SCHWINN
schwinn.com
schwinn.com
Reference 53
SHOP
shop.mattel.com
shop.mattel.com
Reference 54
PARTYCITY
partycity.com
partycity.com
Reference 55
MELISSAANDDOUG
melissaanddoug.com
melissaanddoug.com
Reference 56
RAZOR
razor.com
razor.com
Reference 57
FISHER-PRICE
fisher-price.com
fisher-price.com
Reference 58
KIWICRATE
kiwicrate.com
kiwicrate.com
Reference 59
IMAGINATIONPLAYGROUND
imaginationplayground.com
imaginationplayground.com
Reference 60
CRAYOLA
crayola.com
crayola.com
Reference 61
TREKBIKES
trekbikes.com
trekbikes.com
Reference 62
STEP2
step2.com
step2.com
Reference 63
RADIOFLYER
radioflyer.com
radioflyer.com
Reference 64
STORE
store.thamesandkosmos.com
store.thamesandkosmos.com
Reference 65
SHOP
shop.hasbro.com
shop.hasbro.com
Reference 66
STRIDERBIKES
striderbikes.com
striderbikes.com
Reference 67
PACIFICPLAYTENTS
pacificplaytents.com
pacificplaytents.com
Reference 68
RAVENSBURGER
ravensburger.us
ravensburger.us
Reference 69
KLUTZ
klutz.com
klutz.com
Reference 70
LITTLETIKES
littletikes.com
littletikes.com
Reference 71
CONSUMERFED
consumerfed.org
consumerfed.org
Reference 72
STYLESEAT
styleseat.com
styleseat.com
Reference 73
NEWSROOM
newsroom.aaa.com
newsroom.aaa.com
Reference 74
URBAN
urban.org
urban.org
Reference 75
CLASSPASS
classpass.com
classpass.com
Reference 76
TAILORANDSEW
tailorandsew.com
tailorandsew.com
Reference 77
THEVERGE
theverge.com
theverge.com
Reference 78
EQUINOX
equinox.com
equinox.com
Reference 79
CONSUMERFINANCE
consumerfinance.gov
consumerfinance.gov
Reference 80
SPAFINDER
spafinder.com
spafinder.com
Reference 81
NERDWALLET
nerdwallet.com
nerdwallet.com
Reference 82
MINDBODYONLINE
mindbodyonline.com
mindbodyonline.com
Reference 83
TASKRABBIT
taskrabbit.com
taskrabbit.com
Reference 84
FIDELITY
fidelity.com
fidelity.com
Reference 85
YELP
yelp.com
yelp.com
Reference 86
HELLOFRESH
hellofresh.com
hellofresh.com
Reference 87
HRBLOCK
hrblock.com
hrblock.com
Reference 88
ROVER
rover.com
rover.com
Reference 89
WEDDINGWIRE
weddingwire.com
weddingwire.com
Reference 90
FINDER
finder.com
finder.com
Reference 91
GIRLSCOUTS
girlscouts.org
girlscouts.org
Reference 92
TOYASSOCIATION
toyassociation.org
toyassociation.org
Reference 93
AARP
aarp.org
aarp.org
Reference 94
ECOMMONS
ecommons.cornell.edu
ecommons.cornell.edu
Reference 95
EC
ec.europa.eu
ec.europa.eu
Reference 96
BANKRATE
bankrate.com
bankrate.com
Reference 97
WORLDBANK
worldbank.org
worldbank.org
Reference 98
MCKINSEY
mckinsey.com
mckinsey.com
Reference 99
PUBLICATIONS
publications.aap.org
publications.aap.org
Reference 100
HEALTHAFFAIRS
healthaffairs.org
healthaffairs.org