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Raising a Child to 18 Now Costs $303,418 on Average, LendingTree Finds

LendingTree's 2026 analysis puts the cost of raising a child through age 18 above $300,000 for the first time, with housing the biggest driver and Hawaii the most expensive state.

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LendingTree's 2026 analysis puts the cost of raising a child through age 18 above $300,000 for the first time, with housing the biggest driver and Hawaii the most expensive state.

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