ChildcareCost

Childcare Cost in Griggs County, ND

Infant center-based childcare in Griggs County, ND costs $200 per week ($10,417 per year), based on DOL data. Family-based infant care is $147 per week ($7,656 per year). With a median household income of $66,688, the childcare burden index is 15.6% of income. The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174 for comparison.

Cost by Care Type

Age GroupCenter/WkFamily/Wk
Infant (0-1)$200$147
Toddler (1-2)$183$139
Preschool (3-5)$170$140
School-Age (6+)$165$144

Burden Index

MetricValue
Median Household Income$66,688
Burden Index15.6% (High)
National Median (Infant Center)$174/wk

How does Griggs County compare?

At $200/wk for infant center care, Griggs County runs 15% above the national median of $174/wk.

The Childcare Burden Index here is 15.6% 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 Griggs County runs $147/wk for infants — about 27% less than center-based care, or $2,761 in annual savings. School-age care is the cheapest category at $165/wk (center) or $144/wk (family).

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More about Griggs 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.

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Source: U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau Childcare Prices, 2026.