In many major U.S. metros, sky-high rent is a fact of life. Another big expenditure for people with school-aged children is child care.
Residents of the Sacramento metro area spend about $3,375 on both rent and child care a month, or about $40,500 annually, putting it in the top 15 most expensive markets.
Click on the slideshow to see how much residents in the largest major U.S. metros pay in child care costs and rent per month.