On average, US parents spend 21.9% of their income on costs related to raising their children each year, a report found.

LendingTree analyzed the cost of raising a child over 18 years and found the new national average to be up 1.9% from the year prior.

(Stacker) - Thinking about starting a family—or already expecting? You’re not alone in asking the big question: Can we actually afford this? The average cost to raise a child to age 18 is now ...

We knew kids were expensive, but we didn't know they were that expensive. Here's how much you'll spend in your state.