8. Texas
Score: 109;
Ranking on Cost of Living Data Series list: #8;
Average college tuition, plus taxes: $79,467;
Average annual cost of child care: $8,495;
Texas is maybe not the first state that comes to mind when you mention a family life. Still, it is a financially thriving state, with great outdoors, lots of high-paid jobs, modest prices and plenty of communities that are ideal for young families. The suburbs around the big metropolitan centers like Houston and Austin offer the best quality public schools and the highest median income. Most of these suburbs are rapidly growing and hosting young couples from all over the country.
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