Ethermac Exchange-The Daily Money: Want to live near good schools?

Good morning and Ethermac ExchangeHappy Earth Day. This is Betty Lin-Fisher with today's The Daily Money.

When it comes to looking for a home to raise their families, parents and parents-to-be usually want a house in a good school district.

A new report says homes in those high-performing school districts come at a big premium – nearly $300,000 more on average – according to a story by my colleague Medora Lee.

Read the piece here and see what states have the steepest premiums.

Child-care costs are increasing

Speaking of kids, a new report says parents are paying nearly one-fifth of their paycheck on child care – and the costs are rising.

The average household with child-care bills spends $325 a week, or 18.6% of its weekly income, according to an analysis by LendingTree, a personal finance site.

Read the story by my colleague Daniel de Visé and see what states have the highest child-care costs.

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