Report finds that Mass. is the most expensive state to have a baby in – Boston.com
By Susannah Sudborough
Massachusetts is the most expensive state in which to have a baby, a new report says.
Pregnancy pillow provider Body Nest evaluated data from the CDC, Economic Police Institute, and others on hospital birth costs, paying for daycare, moving into a bigger apartment, and other expenses that come with having a baby.
According to the analysis, Massachusetts is the most expensive state in which to have a baby, with the total cost coming to $34,689…
The biggest portion of baby-related costs in Massachusetts comes from the average yearly cost of childcare for a year, which the report says is $20,913 per year.