12 Most Expensive States to Raise Children

12 Most Expensive States to Raise Children

10. Hawaii

  • Average yearly cost of full-time child care: $8,300
  • Average yearly housing cost: $4,500
  • Average in-state tuition and fees at public university: $8,665
  • Average yearly food costs: $1,750 (West region)

Total: $24,115

Reuters/Lucy Pemoni