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.