Washtenaw County, MI vs Oakland County, MI
Side-by-side childcare cost comparison. Infant center care costs $228/wk in Washtenaw County and $196/wk in Oakland County.
| Metric | Washtenaw County, MI | Oakland County, MI |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Center (wk) | $228 | $196 |
| Infant Family (wk) | $240 | $275 |
| Toddler Center (wk) | $228 | $196 |
| Toddler Family (wk) | $240 | $236 |
| Preschool Center (wk) | $224 | $177 |
| Preschool Family (wk) | $222 | $236 |
| School-Age Center (wk) | $205 | $159 |
| School-Age Family (wk) | $243 | $196 |
| Median Income | $84,245 | $92,620 |
| Burden Index | 14.1% | 11.0% |
Annual Cost Comparison (Infant Center)
Washtenaw County
$11,866/yr
Oakland County
$10,211/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.