[protonbob]

That's take home pay. With taxes it's much higher.

[texaslonghorn5]

so based on empirical observations I am sure there are a number of people who are making barely enough to support the child care cost quoted in the post I quoted. maybe I misinterpreted the post I responded to

[evan_]

then you also need to factor in tax rebates for childcare, which won't cover 100% but it will lessen the impact