Consumer News Childcare Costs Have Surged 30 In Four Years

Childcare costs higher than housing across U.S.

Childcare is draining American families with a force that has begun to rival housing costs, and new national analysis shows that in cities across the ... Read More

Child care expenses top the cost of rent in dozens of U.S. cities, analysis finds. See where.

In some metro areas, child care expenses amount to more than double what families spend on rent, LendingTree found. Read More

Childcare costs rise faster than inflation and women are paying the price

Childcare has long been a financial strain for families, but new data shows that women’s careers are increasingly caught in the crosshairs. Read More

America's deepening affordability crisis summed up in 5 charts

Although inflation has eased, many Americans say they still feel squeezed financially. Here are five areas where households are feeling the pinch. Read More

RISE childcare study shows demand to increase significantly by peak need in 2028

A new study projects the Savannah region will need care for nearly 5,000 more children by 2028. Childcare costs in the area currently range from 12% to 14% of the average household's median income. Read More