Wisconsin Ranks 20th in the Country When It Comes to Childcare Costs

Wisconsin is in the top half of the country when it comes to the cost of childcare. According to the Economic Policy Institute, Wisconsin is the 20th cheapest state for childcare, but it’s also one of 33 states where child-related costs average more than most four-year college degrees. The U.S. Department of Human Services considers a state affordable if it costs seven percent or less of a family’s income to have a child. In Wisconsin it costs more than 18 percent on average.