Essex County, MA vs Manassas Park City, VA
Side-by-side childcare cost comparison. Infant center care costs $462/wk in Essex County and $418/wk in Manassas Park City.
| Metric | Essex County, MA | Manassas Park City, VA |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Center (wk) | $462 | $418 |
| Infant Family (wk) | $250 | $287 |
| Toddler Center (wk) | $409 | $307 |
| Toddler Family (wk) | $230 | $230 |
| Preschool Center (wk) | $310 | $307 |
| Preschool Family (wk) | $200 | $230 |
| School-Age Center (wk) | $215 | $336 |
| School-Age Family (wk) | $214 | $323 |
| Median Income | $94,378 | $91,673 |
| Burden Index | 25.4% | 23.7% |
Annual Cost Comparison (Infant Center)
Essex County
$24,001/yr
Manassas Park City
$21,716/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.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau Childcare Prices, 2026.