Hey does anybody know the average cost of raising an american child for one year?

Question

The cost doesnt include special classes or anything. I was just wondering...

Answer 1

There is no average cost since the cost of living varies from state to state.

Answer 2

"Over the child's first 17 years, the cost is currently estimated to total between $139,000 and $279,000. However,

with inflation included, the total is somewhere between $183,000 and $366,000. If the current average cost of raising a child to age 17 is $200,000, excluding inflation, the cost breakdown is $16,222 a year; $1,352 a month; $318.46 a week; $49.34 a day and just over $2 an hour."

http://extension.usu.edu/htm/news/articl...

Answer 3

you should give an age, young children will need different things than older children