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Cost of Childcare in Michigan Among Highest in Country
A new study ranks Michigan as the 12th least affordable state for infant care, costing 13 percent of median income for married couples.

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A new study ranks Michigan as the 12th least affordable state for infant care, costing 13 percent of median income for married couples.

A new study ranks Michigan as the 12th least affordable state for infant care, costing 13 percent of median income for married couples.
A new study ranks Michigan as the 12th least affordable state for infant care, costing 13 percent of median income for married couples.
A new study ranks Michigan as the 12th least affordable state for infant care, costing 13 percent of median income for married couples.
A new study ranks Michigan as the 12th least affordable state for infant care, costing 13 percent of median income for married couples.
A new study ranks Michigan as the 12th least affordable state for infant care, costing 13 percent of median income for married couples.
A new study ranks Michigan as the 12th least affordable state for infant care, costing 13 percent of median income for married couples.
A new study ranks Michigan as the 12th least affordable state for infant care, costing 13 percent of median income for married couples.
A new study ranks Michigan as the 12th least affordable state for infant care, costing 13 percent of median income for married couples.
A new study ranks Michigan as the 12th least affordable state for infant care, costing 13 percent of median income for married couples.
A new study ranks Michigan as the 12th least affordable state for infant care, costing 13 percent of median income for married couples.
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