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 Group | Center/Wk | Family/Wk |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $196 | $275 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $196 | $236 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $177 | $236 |
| School-Age (6+) | $159 | $196 |
Burden Index
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $92,620 |
| Burden Index | 11.0% (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.
More about Oakland 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.