Hardy County, WV vs Lincoln County, WV
Side-by-side childcare cost comparison. Infant center care costs $195/wk in Hardy County and $189/wk in Lincoln County.
| Metric | Hardy County, WV | Lincoln County, WV |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Center (wk) | $195 | $189 |
| Infant Family (wk) | $170 | $132 |
| Toddler Center (wk) | $185 | $179 |
| Toddler Family (wk) | $143 | $132 |
| Preschool Center (wk) | $190 | $140 |
| Preschool Family (wk) | $143 | $132 |
| School-Age Center (wk) | $170 | $132 |
| School-Age Family (wk) | $143 | $132 |
| Median Income | $49,205 | $50,985 |
| Burden Index | 20.6% | 19.3% |
Annual Cost Comparison (Infant Center)
Hardy County
$10,141/yr
Lincoln County
$9,822/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.