The median income for families led by a single mother in 2019 was about $48,098, well below the $102,308 median for married couples. Out of more than 10 million low-income working families with children, 39% were headed by single working mothers or about 4.1 million.

How do single moms make a living?

Here are my steps to living a rich single mom life:Open a bank account. Create a budget. Cut expenses. Make more money. Check your credit score for free—regularly. Consolidate your credit cards and manage debt. Set short- and long-term financial goals. Understand your new tax situation as a single parent.More items •May 6, 2019

Who is more expensive Boy or girl?

After all the data was compiled, MoneyTips found that parents on average spend $80 more each month on a girl than a boy. This totals to $960 per year, and $17,280 over the 18 years a child is typically at home.

Does it cost more to raise a girl than a boy?

But who is more expensive to raise, boys or girls? According to an infographic from Huffpost Business, girls are more expensive to raise by $80 per month, $960 per year and $17,280 over 18 years. The total monthly cost to raise a girl is $450 compared to $370 to raise a boy.