Places like new york and d.c. it can be double. the studdie s author say the rising costs are forcing some families to make difficult decisions like whether it would be cheaper for one parent to quit work and stay home with the kids. molly henneberg in d.c. tonight. why the increased costs this year? organizers of the study say it s reflection of increased labor and food prices and other costs of doing business for day care centers. part of the study looked at the least affordable states for infant day care. and centers based on a state s median income. these were the 10 least affordable states. they note that washington, d.c. in particular was up more this year than in the past full time infant care. 650 to mississippi to 18,000ness d.c. shep? in the middle of tough times, you know?