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"The biggest price tag is for families in the urban Northeast earning $105,360 or more. They will spend $446,100, much more than the national average, according to the report. Meanwhile, families earning less than $61,590 a year in rural areas will spend the least, at $143,160." (CNNMoney, pg. 1)

For 18 years, I will spend $3,350 on food.

Housing would cost $6,100.

Transportation would cost $1,690.

The cost of clothing would be about $620.

Childcare and education would cost $3,970.

Healthcare would cost be about $1,040.

Misc.
This includes the average amount I'll spend yearly on the child's personal care items, entertainment, and reading materials.
I will probably spend $1,860

The total of all this would add up to about $21,550 a year!!!

So, let's do the math.

So if we multiply the total by two, we should get
$43,100.

So, now we know I will be spending $43,100 yearly to raise two children, but how much would each individual thing cost?

THE MATH

• Healthcare- $2,080
• Childcare & Edu.- $7,940
• Clothing- $1,240
• Transportation- $3,380
• Housing- $12,200
• Food- $6,700

All in all, taking care of two children seems like a lot of work.