The "pink tax" causes women to pay significantly higher prices for comparable goods and services, resulting in an estimated annual surcharge of up to $2,381 and a lifetime impact of approximately $188,000. While some states like California and New York have implemented bans on this gender-based pricing, it remains prevalent across sectors such as personal care, clothing, and services. For a detailed analysis of price discrimination costs, read the report on Kiplinger . The high cost of being a woman: Navigating the pink tax