The average cost of raising a child in the US is $233,610 dollars.

The average cost of having a wedding in the US is $35,329.

The average cost of a home in the US is $199,200.

This comes out to a grand total of $468,139. This is not even taking in to account the amount of money men spend on their wives throughout their marriage, and also doesn't take into account a second child.

If you did not get married, have a child, or buy a family home, you could save a lot of money. A decent apartment in the US can come to $100,000 in the right area.

By buying a $100,000 apartment and not getting married, you've just saved $368,139.

I cannot believe people actually get married, have kids, and buy a family home when they could be saving this much money.