Child care is extremely unaffordable for low-wage workers in New Mexico: Share of annual income accounted for by child care and remaining in New Mexico, 2024
| Child care | Remaining | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage workers | 57.7% | 42.3% |
| Child care workers | 47.4% | 52.6% |
Source: Author's analysis of Economic Policy Institute, child care fact sheets data.