How Much does It Cost to Keep Someone in Prison?

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Each state has guidlines for prisoners so the cost varies by state on how much it really is per prisoner. The average state it cost 25,000 per prisoner. Each states spends million some even billions each year on housing these criminals.

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How Much does It Cost to Keep Someone in Prison?

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How much money does it cost to keep someone in prison for a year?

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