How much does it cost to raise a child?

Some people wonder if they make enough money a year to support themselves and a child. For those expecting... heres more to expect. Keep in mind the information below is based on surveys and averages. Your child may require more or less or you may make more or less a year.

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Dual-Parent Family

Age of Child	Housing	Food	Transportation	Clothing	Health	Child care/ Education	Miscellaneous	Total
Before-tax income: up to $39,100
0 to 2	2,500	910	780	370	460	840	630	6490
3 to 5	2,470	1,010	750	360	440	820	680	6,630
6 to 8	2,380	1,300	880	400	510	560	680	6,710
9 to 11	2,150	1,560	950	450	560	340	720	6,730
12 to 14	2,400	1,640	1,070	750	560	240	900	7,560
15 to 17	1,940	1,780	1,440	660	600	400	660	7,480
Total	41,520	24,600	17,610	8,970	9,390	9,990	12,720	124,800

We are planning on having a total of 4 kids. I am going to be a pharmacist and she is going to be a certified nurse specializing in obgyn. Our average total income per year is going to be $150k-$180k. So, I was searching around and trying to add up house notes and car notes and expenses plus children and decided to post some info about it.