Annual cash budget
$34,251
Illustrative starter scenario
True Cost of Raising a Child in Chicago
This starter scenario has an annual cash budget of $34,251. It is an editable example, not a verified average or a prediction of what you will spend.
Monthly cash average
$2,854
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