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Oregon ranks among the most expensive for infant child care in U.S.

In 2024, the average annual cost of infant care in Oregon was about $19,064, which is 50% more than in-state public college tuition, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
Oregon ranked 10th for child care costs nationally in 2024, with families spending 31% of their median income on care for an infant and a 4-year-old, according to the report.
Families in Oregon would need to spend 31% of their median income to afford care for an infant and a 4-year-old, according to the report.
The report indicates that affordable child care should not exceed 7% of a family's annual income, and families earning up to $64,308 can access publicly funded care in Oregon.

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