Albany County, WY
Infant daycare in Albany County, WY costs $231 per week ($12,031 per year) for center-based care, and $170 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $55,887, the childcare burden is 21.5% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. This is above the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $231 | $12,031 | $170 | $8,834 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $231 | $12,031 | $150 | $7,803 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $231 | $12,031 | $150 | $7,803 |
| School-Age (6+) | $171 | $8,876 | $137 | $7,129 |
Albany County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Albany County costs $231 per week ($12,031 per year). Family-based infant care costs $170 per week ($8,834 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Albany County is 21.5%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $55,887 would spend about 21.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Albany County at $231/wk is 33% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Albany County costs $12,031 per year.
In Albany County, WY, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $170/wk compared to $231/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $150/wk vs $231/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $137/wk (family) or $171/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.