How much one parent needs to earn so the other can stay home in every U.S. state
- Posted on January 15, 2026
- By CNBC
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How much one parent needs to earn so the other can stay home in every U.S. state

Many families want or need one parent to stay at home with a young child. While that may help save on child care, the single-earner still needs a decent income.