ChildcareCost

Anoka County, MN vs Carver County, MN

Side-by-side childcare cost comparison. Infant center care costs $390/wk in Anoka County and $390/wk in Carver County.

MetricAnoka County, MNCarver County, MN
Infant Center (wk)$390$390
Infant Family (wk)$165$205
Toddler Center (wk)$348$348
Toddler Family (wk)$142$182
Preschool Center (wk)$309$309
Preschool Family (wk)$145$185
School-Age Center (wk)$237$237
School-Age Family (wk)$137$170
Median Income$95,782$116,308
Burden Index21.2%17.4%

Annual Cost Comparison (Infant Center)

Anoka County
$20,280/yr
Carver County
$20,280/yr
Sources: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau Childcare Prices, 2026.