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A breakup now costs $4,540 on average in the US
Original: A breakup now costs $4,540, and each state sets the bill
New research puts the average cost of a breakup at $4,540, with the bill varying widely from state to state. Costs cover moving out, new housing, legal fees and lifestyle adjustments, and the total depends heavily on local rents, divorce expenses and income levels. The figures have drawn attention for putting a hard number on the financial fallout of separating.
Why now: The striking dollar figure quantifies a common but rarely measured life event, prompting widespread sharing and discussion of personal finance costs.
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