What does it cost to raise a child in Georgia? How it compares to other U.S. states
Raising a child is expensive, but many wonder which states are the most affordable, like Georgia.
A study by SmartAsset has revealed the average annual cost of raising a child in the U.S. is $22,850, although the costs vary by state.
Georgia ranked No. 37 out of the most expensive states, relatively on the more affordable side.
This study compared the living costs of a household with two working adults and one child by using MIT Living Wage Calculator data.
According to the study, the annual cost of raising a child is $20,480, which is below the study's median annual cost in the U.S. Here is more:
Childcare costs: $8,868
Additional housing costs: $2,264
Food costs: $1,921
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Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: How expensive is it to raise a child in Georgia? Childcare, food costs
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