50 State Guides

Cost of Having a Baby by State — 2026

Compare first-year baby costs across all 50 states. From delivery to daycare, see what new parents pay in every state.

National Average:$16,000/first year

5 Most Affordable States

5 Most Expensive States

2026 National Average First-Year Baby Cost

$16,000

Ranges from $12,320 (Mississippi) to $26,400 (Hawaii)

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