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Government cost estimates for having children
How much will you spend on your child? Here are the figures the U.S. Department of Agriculture came up with, based on a survey of consumers. These figures are based on an average family income of $84,800. Obviously, your family income may be less or more than this, so adjust accordingly.
Child's Age |
Misc. |
Housing |
Food |
Transport |
Clothing |
Health Care |
Child Care & Education |
Total |
Up to 2 |
$1,440 |
$4,520 |
$1,240 |
$1,470 |
$580 |
$560 |
$1,550 |
$11,320 |
3 - 5 |
$1,410 |
$4,490 |
$1,400 |
$1,440 |
$570 |
$540 |
$1,690 |
$11,540 |
6 - 8 |
$1,440 |
$4,420 |
$1,690 |
$1,550 |
$620 |
$620 |
$1,160 |
$11,500 |
9 - 11 |
$1,470 |
$4,230 |
$1,960 |
$1,620 |
$670 |
$670 |
$810 |
$11,430 |
12 - 14 |
$1,630 |
$4,440 |
$2,060 |
$1,730 |
$1,120 |
$670 |
$620 |
$12,270 |
15 - 17 |
$1,420 |
$4,050 |
$2,170 |
$2,100 |
$1,010 |
$710 |
$1,090 |
$12,550 |
Total |
$26,310 |
$78,450 |
$31,560 |
$29,730 |
$13,710 |
$11,310 |
$20,760 |
$211,830 |
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