A 2023 report showed child care costs in Wisconsin can consume 18 to 36% of a family's household income. Those parents are under 25 and have two kids in child care. It's closer to 70%. The cost of putting two young kids in child care costs more than average rent or mortgage in Wisconsin. and exceeds the annual cost of tuition to send two students to the University of Wisconsin Madison. And even if folks can find and afford care, families may be wait listed for months. (42:19–42:27)
CLAIM
Asserts that child care costs exceed average housing costs in Wisconsin.
This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.
