Georgia ranked 48th in nation for child care costs by WalletHub

A new WalletHub study reports that Georgia residents spend the fourth-lowest percentage of income on child care in the nation.
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A new WalletHub study reports that Georgia residents spend the fourth-lowest percentage of income on child care in the nation.
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A new WalletHub study reports that Georgia residents spend the fourth-lowest percentage of income on child care in the nation.

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