Fri Sep 20 12:10:01 UTC 2024: ## Daycare Costs Soar: Study Finds Childcare More Expensive Than Rent in Major Cities
A new study by LendingTree has revealed a shocking reality for families in America’s largest cities: **childcare costs are significantly higher than rent.**
The analysis found that the average monthly cost of full-time center-based childcare for an infant and a 4-year-old in the nation’s 100 largest metropolitan areas **exceeds the average monthly rent by 40 percent.** This means that families are spending a substantial portion of their income just to cover the cost of childcare, making it a significant financial burden.
While the study did not provide specific figures for average rent and childcare costs, it highlights the growing affordability crisis facing families with young children. This disparity in cost underscores the urgent need for policies and initiatives to address the rising cost of childcare and make it more accessible for all families.
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