Study Shows Childcare for 2 Cost Almost Double Than Rent in the U.S.

A report shows full-time childcare for 2 children cost 39% more than rent in 100 of the biggest cities in the U.S. according to Child Care America and Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Rochester is the 9th highest in the country when comparing the cost of childcare versus Rent.

According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in Rochester, rent for a two-bedroom costs on average $1,307 a month which comes out to $15,684 a year. But if Bob and Beth have two kids, childcare for both costs on average $2,654 a month and a whopping $31,848 annually. That means care for their kids is 103% more than rent.

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