How much money does it take to raise a child? The amount may surprise you!
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Estimated Annual Cost to Raise a Child*
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(Families with annual income under $56,670)
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Single Parent
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Two Parents
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| Housing |
$50,580
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$53,280
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| Food |
$31,650
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$29,760
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| Transportation |
$15,090
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$20,790
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| Clothing |
$6,960
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$10,980
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| Health |
$12,030
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$13,230
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| Child care/Education |
$21,120
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$21,720
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| Miscellaneous |
$12,330
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$10,650
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| Total |
$149,760
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$160,410
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*Source: Expenditures on Children by Families: 2009 Annual Report. U.S. Department of Agriculture Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. Misc. Publication No. 1528-2009. http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/Publications/CRC/crc2009.pdf.