12 Best States to Raise a Family: 2025
January 14, 2025 by Michael S. Fischer
Certain states make it easier than others to raise a family, notes a report released Monday by personal finance website WalletHub.
“Raising a family has become significantly more expensive in recent years as the cost of living has risen quickly,” WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said in a statement, “In fact, it can cost a family well over $300,000 to raise a child to age 18, according to statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.”
It’s important, Lupo said, for parents to live in a place that is not only affordable but also provides quality health care, education, safety and opportunities for enrichment.
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