Childcare Cost in Grant County, ND
Infant center-based childcare in Grant County, ND costs $200 per week ($10,393 per year), based on DOL data. Family-based infant care is $147 per week ($7,638 per year). With a median household income of $57,069, the childcare burden index is 18.2% 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) | $200 | $147 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $183 | $139 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $169 | $140 |
| School-Age (6+) | $164 | $143 |
Burden Index
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $57,069 |
| Burden Index | 18.2% (High) |
| National Median (Infant Center) | $174/wk |
How does Grant County compare?
At $200/wk for infant center care, Grant County runs 15% above the national median of $174/wk.
The Childcare Burden Index here is 18.2% of median household income — a high burden, more than double the 7% HHS affordability threshold.
For families looking to lower the bill, family-based (home) daycare in Grant County runs $147/wk for infants — about 27% less than center-based care, or $2,755 in annual savings. School-age care is the cheapest category at $164/wk (center) or $143/wk (family).
More about Grant County
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.