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Childcare Cost in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK

Infant center-based childcare in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK costs $249 per week ($12,957 per year), based on DOL data. Family-based infant care is $216 per week ($11,220 per year). With a median household income of $86,435, the childcare burden index is 15.0% 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)$249$216
Toddler (1-2)$239$212
Preschool (3-5)$231$211
School-Age (6+)$162$181

Burden Index

MetricValue
Median Household Income$86,435
Burden Index15.0% (High)
National Median (Infant Center)$174/wk

How does Matanuska-Susitna Borough compare?

At $249/wk for infant center care, Matanuska-Susitna Borough runs 44% above the national median of $174/wk.

The Childcare Burden Index here is 15.0% 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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough runs $216/wk for infants — about 13% less than center-based care, or $1,737 in annual savings. School-age care is the cheapest category at $162/wk (center) or $181/wk (family).

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