From looking at the Duggars, you wouldn’t think that children are expensive.
And yet the cost is one of the biggesthangupspeople have about having children especially multiple children is the cost.
Department of Agriculturecalculated that the cost of raising one child was around $233,000.
Now, imagine if you had 19 children to raise.
That’s a lot of money!
Obviously, the Duggars have obviously made it work.
Here’s a look.
Considering Jim Bob’s net worth, though, that isn’t as difficult as you might think.
According toCelebrity Net Worth,the reality TV star is said to be worth an estimated $3.5 million.
As such, he’s had a lot of opportunities to diversify and build his wealth.
Of course, being on TV didn’t hurt.
The family was paid handsomely for appearing on the TLC series.
Newsestimated that Jim Bob and Michelle were paid $25,000 to $40,000 per episode.
That’s a lot of cash.
Even thoughTLC canceled the seriesin 2015, the show certainly had along run.
Josh was fired by TLC in the wake of the scandals, but his problems were just beginning.
Anna has stood by her husband, as a source confirmed withPeople.
And while it took John-David a little longer than his siblings to find a spouse, he eventually foundAbbie.
Clearly, John-David has multiple streams of income and it’s working for him.
Hey, not having a huge scandal rock your family must pay off.
However, Jana’s job status is pretty unclear.
Additionally, it’s been reported that Jana is amidwife, so clearly her talents are far-reaching.
Honestly, for a young, single woman that’s super impressive.
Whether she chooses to get married or not,Janahas obviously already doneverywell on her own.
Such was the case withJill’s husband, Derick Dillard, who married the Duggar daughter in 2014.
So, what is the couple’s net worth now?
That is if they ever received a regular paycheck from TLC.
The twoclaimthey were never paid for their time onCounting Onuntil they brought in a lawyer.
Still, it’s estimated thatJill Duggar’s net worthis around $500,000.
By other estimates, though, that number could be a bit lower, closer to$400,000.
OnCounting On,especially, Jinger came across as sweet and caring, as well as ago-getter.
In fact, the couple waited almost two years before welcomingtheir first child.
In Duggar years, that’s alongtime.
Yes, Jinger and Jeremy are adept at making and handling their money.
That changed when she began a courtship with her childhood friend, Austin Forsyth, in 2016.
Then, in March 2020, the couple announced they were once againexpecting.
Supporting a growing family doesn’t come cheap so fans have to wonder if they’re bringing in money.
However this couple makes their money, they’ve remained prettyhumbleabout their net worth.
It’s the Duggar way, and Joseph and Kendra Duggar are no exception.
AlthoughKendra seems to be primarily a stay-at-home mom, both she and her husband star onCounting On.
You bet;Josiah and Lauren’s net worthis estimated to be around $400,000.
And as Jedidiah and Jeremiah have shown, there is some wiggle room.
The brothers actuallymoved into their own house.
Even though they apparentlystill share a bedroom, it’s definitely a step towards independence and financial security.
Jobs and relationships aside, Jedidiah and Jeremiah are really growing up and into their own.
However, it won’t be long untilallthe Duggar kids are out fending for themselves.
Fortunately for them, though, they’ve had a great example in handling their money.
“But our goal is to not go into debt,” she added.
Or you find it used in a thrift shop or a pawn shop."
And the younger Duggar kids are all set-up for success, too.
