The average conventional delivery of a baby in the U.S. costs around $4,500 with insurance, and without insurance, it could cost over $10,000. Birthing costs, however, vary significantly among the states, considering the wide disparities in the cost of living. But there’s more to think about than just cost. Some states provide better quality health care service and better environments in which to care for children.
To determine the most ideal places in the U.S. to have a baby, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 31 key measures of cost and health care accessibility, as well as baby- and family-friendliness. Most of the worst states to have a baby are in the South, while the best are states tend to be in the North.
Best States
1. Massachusetts
2. Minnesota