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Gen Z "tradwife" dream: Research reveals spouse salary needed to stay home

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New research indicates that the aspiration of becoming a "tradwife" is gaining traction among Gen Z, with many young women expressing a desire to focus on family over career. A study by SmartAsset analyzed the income required for one parent to stay home and raise a child, finding that in most U.S. states, this is achievable on an annual salary below $100,000. The cost varies significantly by state, with Hawaii being the most expensive at over $102,000, while states like West Virginia and Arkansas are considerably more affordable, requiring under $71,000. AI

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Gen Z "tradwife" dream: Research reveals spouse salary needed to stay home

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Orianna Rosa Royle ·

    Gen Z wants to be ‘tradwives.’ New data reveals the exact salary your spouse needs to earn—and in most states it’s under $100K

    And for the average American family, one parent would need to be earning around $80,000 to sustain the other quitting their job to raise one child.

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