Alexandria City, VA vs Jefferson County, CO
Side-by-side childcare cost comparison. Infant center care costs $453/wk in Alexandria City and $415/wk in Jefferson County.
| Metric | Alexandria City, VA | Jefferson County, CO |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Center (wk) | $453 | $415 |
| Infant Family (wk) | $300 | $271 |
| Toddler Center (wk) | $424 | $358 |
| Toddler Family (wk) | $289 | $258 |
| Preschool Center (wk) | $424 | $327 |
| Preschool Family (wk) | $289 | $258 |
| School-Age Center (wk) | $380 | $196 |
| School-Age Family (wk) | $252 | $197 |
| Median Income | $113,179 | $103,167 |
| Burden Index | 20.8% | 20.9% |
Annual Cost Comparison (Infant Center)
Alexandria City
$23,540/yr
Jefferson County
$21,590/yr
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The side-by-side above pulls the the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices data for both entity A and entity B. What follows is the interpretation — which specific axes carry the most weight for entity A versus entity B, and which differences are large enough to influence a real decision.
Practical use of the comparison: read the data above, then drill into the individual entity A and entity B detail pages for the underlying breakdown. A pairwise comparison answers the relative question; the per-entity pages answer the absolute question.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau Childcare Prices, 2026.