Biggest shopaholics in America

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  1. If there's one thing Americans know how to do, it's spend money. Experts say consumers are expected to spend even more this holiday shopping season than last year. 

  2. So where do the nation's biggest shopaholics live? Here's a look at the cities where Americans are spending the most. 

  3. 10. Bakersfield, Calif. 

  4. Average monthly spending on clothes, shoes and other apparel: $201.50. 

  5. 9. Austin, Texas

  6. Average monthly spending on clothes, shoes and other apparel: $213.

  7. 8. (tie) Seattle 

  8. Average monthly spending on clothes, shoes and other apparel: $221.17.

  9. 8. (tie) San Jose, Calif. 

  10. Average monthly spending on clothes, shoes and other apparel: $221.17

  11. 6. San Francisco 

  12. Average monthly spending on clothes, shoes and other apparel: $227.42.

  13. 5. Dallas

  14. Average monthly spending on clothes, shoes and other apparel: $228.58

  15. 4. Scottsdale, Ariz. 

  16. Average monthly spending on clothes, shoes and other apparel: $243.17.

  17. 3. Nashville, Tn. 

  18. Average monthly spending on clothes, shoes and other apparel: $521.17

  19. 2. Arlington, Va

  20. Average monthly spending on clothes, shoes and other apparel: $254.58

  21. 1. Washington, D.C. 

  22. Average monthly spending on clothes, shoes and other apparel: $263. 

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