WECT

The costs of raising a child in 2025

(Stacker) - Thinking about starting a family—or already expecting? You’re not alone in asking the big question: Can we actually afford this? The average cost to raise a child to age 18 is now ...
USA Today

Average cost of raising a child rises to $303,418 nationwide

The price tag that comes with raising a child is unquestionably high. That toll, though, continues to rise. LendingTree analyzed the cost of raising a child over 18 years and found that the new ...
Reader's Digest

It Costs *What* to Raise a Child in 2026?! (And This Doesn’t Even Include College!)

We knew kids were expensive, but we didn't know they were that expensive. Here's how much you'll spend in your state. You know that moment when your kid outgrows brand-new sneakers after wearing them ...
Business Insider

It costs nearly $300,000 to raise a child in the US. Here's the annual cost in every state.

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. In today's economy, luxuries like buying a mega-mansion, a sports car, or a Birkin bag might be ...
The Desert Sun

Cost of raising child to 18 tops $300,000 in California, report finds

The price tag that comes with raising a child is unquestionably high. That toll, though, continues to rise, especially in California. LendingTree analyzed the cost of raising a child over 18 years and ...