Which US state is most expensive for raising a child?

By Dat Nguyen   November 30, 2025 | 02:58 pm PT
Which US state is most expensive for raising a child?
A child rides a bike at an event on Oct. 04, 2025 in New York City. Photo by AFP
This U.S. state costs more than $44,000 to raise a child under five, more than double that of the bottom-ranked state.
 
 
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