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The 10 most affordable cities for renters who need childcare
- A Redfin report identified the ten most affordable U.S. Cities for renters needing childcare as of March 31, 2025.
- The affordability crisis stems from rising childcare costs increasing 263% since 1990 and rents rising 21% since before the pandemic.
- Cities like Minneapolis, Dallas, and Atlanta offer relatively lower combined childcare and rent costs, though expenses still exceed recommended affordability benchmarks.
- For example, families in Minneapolis spend 29.9% of income on childcare and rent averaging $2,712 monthly, while 60% of nonworking parents in Dallas cite childcare access as a workforce barrier.
- Without increased government support, many childcare providers may raise rates or close, leaving families with fewer affordable options and exacerbating economic losses.
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The 10 most affordable cities for renters who need childcare Rents are high, and childcare is getting even more expensive. So, where can renters with children catch a break? Americans are having fewer children. A leading reason? Childcare is too expensive. In fact, 40% of families struggle to find an affordable option. The typical family spends between 9% and 16% of their annual income on full-day care for just one child. The government consider…
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The 10 most affordable cities for renters who need childcare
Redfin looked at the combined monthly cost of rent and childcare, ranking the 10 most affordable cities for residents making the local median income.
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