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Infant childcare Cost

Infant Childcare costs are a significant percentage of income for families

In 2023, the annual cost of childcare for an infant was:

  • 11% of the median family income of a typical married couple.
  • 31% of the median income of a typical single mother.
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Compiled from Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Market Rate Survey, and U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 1-year estimates, Table B19126.