American dream costs $4.4 million over lifetime

(CNN)– Do you want to achieve the ‘American Dream’?

Well it cost you $4.4 million, according to a financial market news investment site.

“Investopedia” breaks down that lifetime total into an itemized list for a family.

The most expensive item was retirement, at $1.6 million.

Raising 2 kids, including college costs an average of $832,000 dollars.