Raising a child gives people a purpose in life, and the emotional rewards in doing so makes the effort wholly worthwhile. But bringing a youngster into the world is a huge commitment, not least because of the costs involved. In the United States, the median annual cost of raising a child across all states is US$22,850. Housing and child care are among the most expensive outlays. But overall costs vary enormously depending on which state you live in. So, are you thinking of raising a family but worried about the finances?
Click through the gallery and find what you'll need to spend money on and discover where it's most and least expensive for working parents in the US to raise a child.
All amounts in USD.