Costs to Raise a Child

Menstuff® has compiled the following information on how much it will cost to raise a child.

Activity

Child's Age
At Start

Child's Age
At End

Total Annual Amount

Child Care

3

8

$3,000

Groceries

0

18

$2,000

Baby-sitting

2

10

$200

Bigger Home

3

13

$6,000

Bigger Car

0

2

$3,000

Education

5

18

$200

Activities

6

18

$200

Grandparent's Visits

0

16

$300

Furnishings

0

18

$250

Family Vacations

2

16

$300

Dental Bills

3

18

$100

Extra Insurance

0

18

$150

Medical Bills

0

18

$300

Miscellaneous

0

2

$5,000

Expenses Each Year:

Age 0 $11,000
Age 1 $11,000
Age 2 $11,500
Age 3 $12,600
Age 4 $12,600
Age 5 $12,800}
Age 6 $13,000
Age 7 $13,000
Age 8 $13,000
Age 9 $10,000
Age 10 $10,000
Age 11 $9,800
Age 12 $9,800
Age 13 $9,800
Age 14 $3,800
Age 15 $3,800
Age 16 $3,800
Age 17 $3,200
Age 18 $3,200
Age 19 $0

Total expenses $177,700

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