Temporary Shelters vs Child Day Care Services

Side-by-side revenue comparison of these two business types.

MetricTemporary SheltersChild Day
Average Revenue$1.7M$750K
Profit Margin13.0%13.0%
Est. Owner Income$226K$98K
Revenue / Employee$74K$53K
Labor Cost %50.0%50.0%
Total Businesses3,61761,477
Startup Cost (Low)$75K$50K
Startup Cost (High)$300K$500K
5-Year Survival Rate70.0%55.0%
YoY Growth5.0%6.0%
Avg Employee Wage$45K$32K