A new analysis from Lending Tree shows the cost of raising a child in the U.S. has hit a record high, costing more than $300,000 through age 18.
That averages about $17,000 a year, which is thousands more than just a year ago. In Kern County and across California, families are feeling the impact even more, especially during a child’s early years.
Economist Aaron Hegde said the cost of childcare and other essentials for young children in California can total around $33,000 a year…