Alexander County, NC
Infant daycare in Alexander County, NC costs $159 per week ($8,263 per year) for center-based care, and $108 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $62,764, the childcare burden is 13.2% of income. 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) | $159 | $8,263 | $108 | $5,615 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $131 | $6,833 | $97 | $5,054 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $118 | $6,139 | $98 | $5,085 |
| School-Age (6+) | $68 | $3,530 | $68 | $3,523 |
Alexander County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Alexander County costs $159 per week ($8,263 per year). Family-based infant care costs $108 per week ($5,615 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Alexander County is 13.2%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $62,764 would spend about 13.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Alexander County at $159/wk is 8% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Alexander County costs $8,263 per year.
In Alexander County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $108/wk compared to $159/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $98/wk vs $118/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $68/wk (family) or $68/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.