Cost of raising a child in major US metros in 2026

Cost of raising a child in major US metros in 2026

SmartAsset analyzed 48 of the largest U.S. metro areas to estimate the annual cost of raising a small child in a household with two working adults.

Cost of raising a child in major US metros in 2026 - Stateline Publications

Cost of raising a child in major US metros in 2026Common expenses tied to raising a child — including child care, food, medical care, housing and other necessities — can total tens of thousands of dollars annually. While costs are high across major metro areas, the burden varies sharply by location, with families in some places facing annual expenses more than twice as high as those elsewhere. These costs can also shift quickly, making local tre…