Montana Child Care Costs Ranked Among Highest In America

Montana Families Are Paying A Premium For Childcare

When my son started kindergarten last year, I was pretty excited.

I wasn't excited because he was starting school; no, I was excited I was no longer going to have to pay childcare expenses.

How Much Of Your Income Goes To Childcare In Montana?

Childcare costs are eating up a good portion of a household income each month, and Montana has some of the highest costs in America.

On average, most American households can expect to pay over 13% of their monthly income on childcare if they are married.

If you're single, which makes childcare practically unavoidable, that number jumps all the way up to 51% of their monthly income.

The Soaring Cost Of Raising Kids In The Treasure State

Statistics show that almost 67% of households with kids see both parents having a job, which feeds the need for childcare.

Sometimes it feels as if you only work to pay for childcare, which has led to some families going to a one-income household during those early years.

As for how much Montana families pay, well, WalletHub crunched some numbers and found out what states are paying the most for childcare, and Montana ranks in the top 20.

If you're planning on starting a family soon, scroll the gallery below to see how much you can expect to pay someone to keep your child safe while you earn enough money to pay them to do so.