Here’s where child care costs the most, and the least, in Wisconsin, according to new data
If you ask Wisconsin families about their child care situation, you’re bound to hear some startling anecdotes.
Often, child care is one of the biggest expenses in a household’s budget, sometimes surpassing mortgage payments. In dual-income households, one parent may decide it’s more economical to quit their job than pay for care each month.
Chances are by now you’ve also seen headlines about child care costing more than college.
How much does child care cost in Wisconsin, and how do costs fluctuate from county to county? The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families’ newly-released market-rate survey, which examines the cost of licensed full-time care for different age groups in most counties, shines light on these questions.
How much does child care cost in Wisconsin?
Child care prices fluctuate depending on a child’s age, the type of care they receive and where the child care is located.
