CPCost of Parenting

Planning tools · 2026

Can We Afford a Baby?

Estimate Year 1 costs in your city — paid leave, childcare type, healthcare, and gear — then get a financial preparedness score with clear next steps.

Interactive tool

Year 1 readiness wizard

Walk through income, leave, care plans, and setup costs — then see your financial preparedness score for Albuquerque, NM.

Illustrative planning model only — not financial, tax, or medical advice. City care rates use curated Cost of Parenting baselines; see methodology.