The 10 most and 10 least expensive cities to own a home and pay for childcare

Nationally, families spend 52% of their income on housing and childcare combined, with some metros having this share exceed 90%. Costs are highly dependent on location, meaning high paychecks in expensive regions can be reduced by factors like rent and day care. The article advises that families must look at the whole financial picture because a cheap house does not always guarantee a cheaper life.