Alamosa County, CO
Infant daycare in Alamosa County, CO costs $172 per week ($8,928 per year) for center-based care, and $165 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $52,271, the childcare burden is 17.1% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. This is below the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $172 | $8,928 | $165 | $8,570 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $127 | $6,622 | $162 | $8,440 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $120 | $6,230 | $162 | $8,440 |
| School-Age (6+) | $73 | $3,802 | $175 | $9,100 |
Alamosa County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Alamosa County costs $172 per week ($8,928 per year). Family-based infant care costs $165 per week ($8,570 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Alamosa County is 17.1%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $52,271 would spend about 17.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Alamosa County at $172/wk is 1% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Alamosa County costs $8,928 per year.
In Alamosa County, CO, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $165/wk compared to $172/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $162/wk vs $120/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $175/wk (family) or $73/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.