ORLANDO, Fla. — A recent WalletHub study ranks Florida as the 8th worst state in the U.S. for having a baby.
The study assessed all 50 states and the District of Columbia using 31 key measures, such as cost, healthcare access, and baby—and family-friendliness. Florida ranked notably low in cost and healthcare, ranking 48th and 47th, respectively.
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The cost of having a baby has become increasingly burdensome in 2025, with inflation driving up expenses. Medical bills are a significant part of this cost, with the average conventional delivery in the U.S. costing over $2,600 with insurance and nearly $15,000 without.
Although Florida ranked low in cost and healthcare, it performed somewhat better in baby- and family-friendliness, placing 23rd and 33rd respectively.
These rankings indicate that although certain elements of living in Florida might support raising a child, the financial and healthcare difficulties remain considerable.
See the full study from WalletHub HERE
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