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- LendingTree estimates raising a child in the United States costs $303,418 over 18 years in 2026.
- The figure rose 2% from the previous year and first exceeded $300,000 since 2023, nearing the $356,000 median home price.
- The analysis uses a median income of $100,000 and excludes college costs, which could add $152,000.
- A CBS News poll finds 77% of Americans feel it is harder to raise a family today.
