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Single and looking to meet that special someone? Dating in California is going to cost you

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Are you single and looking to meet that special someone? Well, dating in California is going to cost you.

According to 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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