Wisconsin is in the top half of the country when it comes to childcare cost. According to the Economic Policy Institute, Wisconsin is the 20th cheapest state for childcare, but it’s also one of 33 states where raising a child costs more than the average four-year college degree.
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.
