How Much is Illegal Immigration Costing YOU? Let’s Break it Down, Shall We?

I know illegal immigration is costing me money. But I’ve never known an actual number…until now. And let me tell you, it’s got me feeling some kind of way.

According to the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR): 

“At the start of 2023, the net cost of illegal immigration for the United States – at the federal, state, and local levels – was at least $150.7 billion.

FAIR arrived at this number by subtracting the tax revenue paid by illegal aliens – just under $32 billion – from the gross negative economic impact of illegal immigration, $182 billion.

In 2017, the estimated net cost of illegal migration was approximately $116 billion. In just 5 years, the cost to Americans has increased by nearly $35 billion.

Illegal immigration costs each American taxpayer $1,156 per year ($957 after factoring in taxes paid by illegal aliens).

Each illegal alien or U.S.-born child of illegal aliens costs the U.S. $8,776 annually.

Evidence shows that tax payments by illegal aliens cover only around a sixth of the costs they create at all levels in this country.

A large percentage of illegal aliens who work in the underground economy frequently avoid paying any income tax at all.

Many illegal aliens actually receive a net cash profit through refundable tax credit programs.”

$957 bucks PER PERSON.

*Cries in broke*

I don’t know about you, but I certainly could use that money for a lot of things—like buying diapers for my baby, who happens to be a U.S. citizen.

Unfortunately, the current administration has no qualms forcing us to foot the bill for those entering illegally.

Case in point? The Biden administration is suing Governor Abbott over buoys in the Rio Grande which are being used to slow illegal crossings.

They’re not even pretending to care at this point. Oh, and I’m sure we’re all paying for that stupid lawsuit, too.