ChildcareCost

Washtenaw County, MI vs Livingston County, MI

Side-by-side childcare cost comparison. Infant center care costs $228/wk in Washtenaw County and $217/wk in Livingston County.

MetricWashtenaw County, MILivingston County, MI
Infant Center (wk)$228$217
Infant Family (wk)$240$222
Toddler Center (wk)$228$217
Toddler Family (wk)$240$227
Preschool Center (wk)$224$174
Preschool Family (wk)$222$227
School-Age Center (wk)$205$131
School-Age Family (wk)$243$165
Median Income$84,245$96,135
Burden Index14.1%11.7%

Annual Cost Comparison (Infant Center)

Washtenaw County
$11,866/yr
Livingston County
$11,269/yr
Sources: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau Childcare Prices, 2026.