Event Brief
Cost to Raise a Child Exceeds $300,000 in
Filed: Apr 07, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET
Summary: A study reveals raising a child to age 18 now costs over $300,000, with Hawaii being the most expensive state.
WHO: LendingTree
WHAT: Study on the cost of raising a child
WHEN: Apr 07, 2026 at 4:33 PM ET
WHERE: Hawaii
WHY: The rising costs of living and child-rearing expenses
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