Gen Z wants to be ‘tradwives.’ New data reveals the exact salary your spouse needs to earn—and in most states it’s under $100K
And for the average American family, one parent would need to be earning around $80,000 to sustain the other quitting their job to raise one child.
Gen Z's aspiration to become a "tradwife" is becoming increasingly popular, with even teenage girls opting for marriage and family over pursuing a corporate career. According to new research from SmartAsset, the exact salary a spouse needs to earn varies across the United States, with most states requiring less than six figures.
In the average American family, one parent would need to earn around $80,000 to support their partner staying home to raise a single child. However, the cost of raising a child alone is estimated to be around $40,000 before tax, with daycare being the most significant expense eliminated by a stay-at-home parent. Hawaii has the highest cost of living for a stay-at-home parent, requiring an income of over $102,000.
Other states like West Virginia, Arkansas, Mississippi, Kentucky, and North Dakota have the lowest requirements, with a single earner needing to bring in less than $71,000. On the other hand, Hawaii and California have the highest requirements, demanding an income of at least $102,773 and $97,656, respectively. The cost of achieving the American Dream, including homeownership and college education, is estimated to be around $4.4 million, and with inflation and rising housing costs, this figure could increase in the future.
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