ChildcareCost

Childcare Cost in Oakland County, MI

Infant center-based childcare in Oakland County, MI costs $196 per week ($10,211 per year), based on DOL data. Family-based infant care is $275 per week ($14,325 per year). With a median household income of $92,620, the childcare burden index is 11.0% 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)$196$275
Toddler (1-2)$196$236
Preschool (3-5)$177$236
School-Age (6+)$159$196

Burden Index

MetricValue
Median Household Income$92,620
Burden Index11.0% (Moderate)
National Median (Infant Center)$174/wk

How does Oakland County compare?

At $196/wk for infant center care, Oakland County runs 13% above the national median of $174/wk.

The Childcare Burden Index here is 11.0% of median household income — a moderate burden, above the 7% HHS affordability threshold.

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