State Representative Amy Grant (il) | Representative Amy L. Grant (R) 47th District
State Representative Amy Grant (il) | Representative Amy L. Grant (R) 47th District
An analysis conducted by Consumer Affairs reveals that raising a child in Illinois incurs an annual cost of approximately $16,843. This positions Illinois as the 18th most expensive state for child-rearing. In contrast, the cost of raising a dog in the same state is about $2,464 per year, placing Illinois 32nd in terms of pet expenses.
The report highlights that nationally, the expense of raising a child is 532% higher than owning a dog. A significant portion of this difference stems from childcare costs, which average around $12,000 annually.
For more details on this comparison, visit: https://www.consumeraffairs.com/finance/raising-a-child-vs-owning-a-dog.html
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