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-The parent(s) work odd or unpredictable hours
-The job requires exceptionally long/late hours 
-They have no family or close friends nearby and want someone available in case of emergencies or unforeseen needs
-They desire a long term, familial relationship with the caregiver of their children
-They have special/high needs children and need the extra hands
-They have money to burn and like having help at their fingertips

If the only reason a family wants a live-in is to save money, they really should look at other options, because as you said it is inconvenient inviting someone into your home if you don't truly want them there, but its no walk in the park for the nanny either. She shouldn't be paying for your inconvenience any more than you should pay for hers. [/quote]

I'm the one PP you're responding to, and some of these make sense.  But I think the situations are what increase the rate rather than it being normally comparable for a live-in rate to equal a live-out rate.  I don't think having a live-in automatically means that you'll have someone who is willing to work flexible or weird hours and who is happy to pitch in any time you have an emergency or help when off-duty.  It doesn't even necessarily mean that it will be someone who hangs around with your family after hours and develops a familial relationship.

I completely agree that you'll be paying a higher rate for someone who is willing to be an extra pair of hands pretty much 24/7 simply because she lives there.  I can see that person being paid a higher rate even than a live-out.  But if you're talking a standard nanny arrangement with set hours and no expectation of helping when off duty, then I don't see why that would command a higher rate to live-in than to live-out.
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