Childcare Isn't Affordable In Any State: Map Shows Worst Impacted Areas
Childcare is unaffordable in every U.S. state, with costs exceeding the federal benchmark of 7% of household income, according to an analysis by Realtor.com using Economic Policy Institute data. The burden is highest in states like Hawaii, California, and Massachusetts, where families spend 15% or more of their income on infant care. Even in lower-cost states, childcare remains out of reach for many, particularly minimum-wage workers and single parents. The crisis is driven by staffing shortages, rising operational costs, and widespread childcare deserts.
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By Amanda GreenwoodAssociate News EditorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Childcare has become unaffordable for families across nearly the entire United States, according to state‑by‑state data from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) cited in a recent analysis by Realtor.com.The findings show that not one single U.S. state meets the federal affordability benchmark for childcare, placing widespread financial strain on households with young children regardless of where they live.Newsweek has compiled a map showing the states where childcare is least affordable.Childcare Exceeds Federal Affordability Standards NationwideAccording to the real estate data and…
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