Childcare Cost in Alexandria City, VA
Infant center-based childcare in Alexandria City, VA costs $453 per week ($23,540 per year), based on DOL data. Family-based infant care is $300 per week ($15,581 per year). With a median household income of $113,179, the childcare burden index is 20.8% of income. The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174 for comparison.
Cost by Care Type
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Family/Wk |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $453 | $300 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $424 | $289 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $424 | $289 |
| School-Age (6+) | $380 | $252 |
Burden Index
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $113,179 |
| Burden Index | 20.8% (Severe) |
| National Median (Infant Center) | $174/wk |
How does Alexandria City compare?
At $453/wk for infant center care, Alexandria City runs 161% above the national median of $174/wk.
The Childcare Burden Index here is 20.8% of median household income — a severe burden, more than triple the 7% affordability threshold the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services uses.
For families looking to lower the bill, family-based (home) daycare in Alexandria City runs $300/wk for infants — about 34% less than center-based care, or $7,959 in annual savings. School-age care is the cheapest category at $380/wk (center) or $252/wk (family).
The data source behind this answer is the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Every figure on the page traces back to that source; the methodology page describes the inputs and the refresh cadence in full detail.
A practical caveat: the headline answer above reflects the most recent the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices vintage; underlying data is often revised for months after first publication, and the right reference for any specific decision is whichever vintage is current at the time of the decision. The as-of date is stamped on every page.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau Childcare Prices, 2026.