Alexandria City, VA
Infant daycare in Alexandria City, VA costs $453 per week ($23,540 per year) for center-based care, and $300 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $113,179, the childcare burden is 20.8% 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) | $453 | $23,540 | $300 | $15,581 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $424 | $22,063 | $289 | $15,039 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $424 | $22,063 | $289 | $15,039 |
| School-Age (6+) | $380 | $19,744 | $252 | $13,099 |
Alexandria City Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Alexandria City costs $453 per week ($23,540 per year). Family-based infant care costs $300 per week ($15,581 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Alexandria City is 20.8%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $113,179 would spend about 20.8% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Alexandria City at $453/wk is 161% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Alexandria City costs $23,540 per year.
In Alexandria City, VA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $300/wk compared to $453/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $289/wk vs $424/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $252/wk (family) or $380/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.