This Is How Much It Costs to Get Divorced in Every State

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October 11, 2021 1:00 pm

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50. Montana
> Avg. cost of divorce: $6,170
> Annual divorce rate: 3.0 divorces per 1,000 people (18th highest)
> Median household income: $57,153 (11th lowest)

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49. New Mexico
> Avg. cost of divorce: $6,637
> Annual divorce rate: N/A
> Median household income: $51,945 (6th lowest)

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48. North Dakota
> Avg. cost of divorce: $8,080
> Annual divorce rate: 2.5 divorces per 1,000 people (10th lowest)
> Median household income: $64,577 (20th highest)

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47. Maine
> Avg. cost of divorce: $8,120
> Annual divorce rate: 3.0 divorces per 1,000 people (17th highest)
> Median household income: $58,924 (16th lowest)

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46. West Virginia
> Avg. cost of divorce: $8,134
> Annual divorce rate: 3.6 divorces per 1,000 people (7th highest)
> Median household income: $48,850 (2nd lowest)

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