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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45. Kentucky
> Avg. cost of divorce: $8,151
> Annual divorce rate: 3.4 divorces per 1,000 people (12th highest)
> Median household income: $52,295 (7th lowest)

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44. Nebraska
> Avg. cost of divorce: $8,158
> Annual divorce rate: 2.7 divorces per 1,000 people (17th lowest)
> Median household income: $63,229 (25th highest)

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43. Arkansas
> Avg. cost of divorce: $8,165
> Annual divorce rate: 4.0 divorces per 1,000 people (2nd highest)
> Median household income: $48,952 (3rd lowest)

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42. Idaho
> Avg. cost of divorce: $8,181
> Annual divorce rate: 3.9 divorces per 1,000 people (4th highest)
> Median household income: $60,999 (20th lowest)

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40. Kansas (tied)
> Avg. cost of divorce: $8,400
> Annual divorce rate: 2.3 divorces per 1,000 people (6th lowest)
> Median household income: $62,087 (24th lowest)

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