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Oregon Breaks Into Top 10 for Childcare Costs Despite Earning Less Than Other States News By Lucille McNamara On Jul 28, 2025 Last updated Jul 29, 2025 Oregon is the 10 th most expensive state in the U.S. to rear a child, according to a new study by the Remax New Jersey Real Estate Network . Childcare needs cost Oregon parents 25.47% of their annual median income reflected as $50,010. A closer examination of the results reveals that of the top 10 most expensive childcare states in the country, Oregon parents pay the least amount of money compared to the states holding other nine positions. Rank State Average centre-based price (2023) Median Annual Income % Spend on Average childcare 1. Massachusetts $18,380 $60,690 30.29% 2. New York $17,119 $56,840 30.12% 3. Nevada $13,106 $44,810 29.25% 4. Hawaii $14,584 $50,510 28.87% 5. Minnesota $14,435 $50,880 28.37% 6. California $15,112 $54,030 27.97% 7. Wisconsin $12,990 $47,590 27.30% 8. Connecticut $15,063 $56,130 26.84% 9. Vermont $13,030 $49,630 26.25% 10. Oregon $12,738 $50,010 25.47% On average, Oregon parents spend $12,738 per child annually, less than any of the other nine states. However, with an annual median income of $50,010, Oregonians earn more than three of the states in the top 10 – Nevada, Wisconsin, and Vermont. Mississippi Is the Cheapest State to Raise Children Mississippi is the state where the least amount of money is spent on childcare – $4,636, but the median annual income in that state is $37,500. Hawaii is the state where parents pay the most for infant care, spending an average of 41.95% of annual income. According to the study, infant care in Massachusetts is also substantial, at 38.21% of the median income. The five states where families spend the least amount of income on childcare based on average annual income are Mississippi, Kansas ($7,256), South Dakota ($7,115), Kentucky ($7,414), and Arkansas ($6,704). Share Twitter Facebook ReddIt WhatsApp Pinterest Email