[thaumasiotes]

> Assuming a $200k income... 2 preschool aged children... childcare (20+k/child/year)

Does $200k not seem low for a two-income family? Does paying for childcare not seem strange for a one-income family?

[dragonwriter]

> Does $200k not seem low for a two-income family?

Not really, even in the BA, unless they are both in tech or similar; $200K is nearly double the median household (not individual) income for San Francisco & San Mateo Counties.

[danans]

The previous comment's scenario was "A Facebook employee", with no mention of another income. Also, many people's spouses are students, or non-highly remunerated.

[thaumasiotes]

Hence the other question, "Does paying for childcare not seem strange for a one-income family?"

[danans]

Not if there is only one parent, or the other parent is a full time student.