LendingTree analyzed the cost of raising a child over 18 years and found the new national average to be up 1.9% from the year ...

Raising a child through age 18 is most expensive in Hawaii, where a family would spend an estimated $412,661 in 2026, LendingTree found.

We knew kids were expensive, but we didn't know they were that expensive. Here's how much you'll spend in your state.

It now costs more than $300,000 to raise a child in the US over 18 years – a nearly 30% rise over the past three years, ...

NYC parents rolled their eyes at a recent survey claiming it costs $15,447 a year to raise a child in the state. The reality, ...

In 2026, the cost of raising a child from birth through age 18 has climbed to an estimated $303,418, even after tax credits.

In 2025, the average annual cost of raising a child under five in the United States reached $27,743. These costs — which cover additional housing, food, transportation, healthcare, miscellaneous items ...

Raising a child to adulthood costs more than $300,000 in California, which ranks as the fourth most expensive state, ...

The average cost of raising a child in the U.S. has surpassed $300,000 for the first time, reaching $303,418 over 18 years (about $16,857 annually), according to LendingTree data. Costs vary widely by ...

A new report by LendingTree found that Maryland is the third most expensive state to raise a child in, with families ...

A new LendingTree study estimates that it costs $280,280 to raise a child in Florida over 18 years. How does that compare to ...