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How Your Raise Is Finally Beating the Cost of Childcare
In Episode 113 of Wages and Prices with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna break down the latest data showing that wage growth is finally outpacing the cost of childcare in many U.S. markets. They anchor the discussion to the most recent June 2026 numbers: average hourly earnings rose to $37.60, while core CPI actually dipped, suggesting real purchasing power is improving for working families. Lucas cites a new analysis from Care.com showing that the average cost of full-time daycare for an infant has risen just 2.1 percent over the past year, compared to 4.3 percent wage growth. Luna challenges him on…
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