Child Care
Child care costs as a share of median family income in select metro areas, by age of children, 2014
| AREANAME | 10% HHS affordability standard | 4-year-old and 8-year-old | Infant and 4-year-old |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 10% | 14.40% | 19.60% |
| Boston | 17.00% | 31.20% | |
| Chicago | 20.20% | 29.00% | |
| Detroit | 18.50% | 27.00% | |
| Kansas City, Mo. | 14.70% | 22.70% | |
| Las Vegas | 21.70% | 30.30% | |
| Raleigh, N.C. | 14.70% | 21.70% | |
| San Francisco | 11.20% | 20.90% | |
| Stamford, Conn. | 15.90% | 23.40% | |
| Tampa, Fla. | 10% | 18.20% | 26.20% |
Source: EPI analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2011–2013), EPI Family Budget Calculator (Gould, Cooke, and Kimball 2015), and HHS (2014)
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