Cost of kids by city — childcare + schools + family housing Home · Tools · Cost of kidsCost of kids by cityAnnual childcare + family housing premium + estimated K-12 cost relative to a target US city. Uses state-level childcare averages plus city-level housing data. Target city Number of kids Youngest ageInfant (0-2)Toddler (3-5)School age (6-12)Teen (13-18) School typePublicPrivate (avg) Loading city options… Pick a city to see annual cost breakdown.