This study uses data from the Ghana Living Standards Survey 2016/2017 to examine household consumption variations across different poverty subgroups. Non-poor households display significantly higher expenditures than poor and extremely poor counterparts. Contributing factors include older married male heads, larger family sizes, and rural locations with limited education. Oaxaca-Blinder decomposition highlights characteristic effects in consumption disparities. While endorsing fertility reduction policies, caution is urged against extremist approaches that may worsen poverty since the extremely poor depend on household labor. Recognizing the importance of location and employment sectors is crucial for targeted economic development in both urban and rural areas.