Raising a Child in Denver Costs More Than New York or L.A.

Denver Ranked Fifth Most Expensive City to Raise a ChildColorado has been notorious for its high cost of living for years now. Denver, Colorado, has been ranked as the fifth most expensive city to raise a child in the United States by visualcapitalist.com for 2026, with an average of $34,712 annually. What's more surprising, the cost of raising a child in Denver is more expensive than in a major metropolotian area like New York City or Los Angeles. READ MORE: Colorado Housing Affordability Ranks 48thThe most expensive city to raise a child is San Francisco, California, with an estimated annual cost of $43,171. See all 48 cities on the list in the Most Expensive U.S. Cities for Raising a Child in 2026 at visualcapitalist.com.