Baby Cost Calculator: First-Year Budget
Baby costs vary widely by family, place and choices. This calculator supplies no price assumptions: enter your own numbers and it totals them.
Results appear here.
How to use it
- Gather prices from the stores and providers you plan to use.
- Enter monthly costs and one-time costs separately.
- Subtract gifts you expect.
- Review the total and see where you can adjust.
Frequently asked questions
Why are there no default prices?
Prices differ by region and family, so any default would be a guess. You enter your own.
Does the first year start at birth?
The calculator uses 12 months of the monthly costs you enter.
Is this financial advice?
No. It is a planning aid.