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Which U.S. metros are the most and least expensive to raise a child?

SmartAsset determined the costs of raising a child by examining childcare, housing, food and other cost data across 50 of the largest U.S. metro areas, ranking them from most to least expensive.

Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP
Posted 7/15/24

SmartAsset determined the costs of raising a child by examining childcare, housing, food and other cost data across 50 of the largest U.S. metro areas, ranking them from most to least expensive.

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