Childcare Budget Planner

See how daycare fits into your overall family budget. Enter your income and expenses to get a clear picture of your finances with childcare costs included.

Monthly Income

Total Household Income (after tax): $8,000

Fixed Monthly Expenses

Housing (rent/mortgage): $2,000

Utilities: $200

Insurance (health, auto, etc.): $400

Car Payment: $400

Other Debt Payments: $200

Variable Monthly Expenses

Groceries: $600

Transportation (gas, transit): $300

Entertainment: $200

Other (personal care, subscriptions): $300

Childcare Cost

Monthly Daycare: $1,200

Not sure? Use our Daycare Cost Calculator

Budget Summary

Monthly Income$8,000

Fixed Expenses-$3,200

Variable Expenses-$1,400

Daycare-$1,200

Remaining Each Month

$2,200

Daycare % of income15%

Housing % of income25%