Rise in Stay-at-Home Moms: Study revels the best and worst states for working mothers [Video]

Last year, nearly one in four mothers were stay-at-home moms, marking a 10% increase from 2022, as per a survey conducted by Mother.ly.

Additionally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that 74% of working mothers in 2023 had children under 18.

“Working moms have to carefully balance career opportunities with factors that provide a good environment for their children when deciding where to live,” Wallethub analyst Cassandra Happe said. “The best states provide equitable pay for women and the potential for career advancement, along with robust parental leave policies and high-quality child care, health care, and schools.”

Parental leave policies and legal support systems vary from state to state, as does the quality of facilities like affordable daycare and public schools.

Wallethub,a personal finance website, assessed state dynamics using 17 key metrics to determine the best and worst states for working moms. These metrics centered on child care, professional opportunities, and …