Alger County, MI
Infant daycare in Alger County, MI costs $136 per week ($7,052 per year) for center-based care, and $142 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $55,528, the childcare burden is 12.7% 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) | $136 | $7,052 | $142 | $7,405 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $149 | $7,772 | $142 | $7,405 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $149 | $7,772 | $140 | $7,280 |
| School-Age (6+) | $162 | $8,419 | $140 | $7,280 |
Alger County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Alger County costs $136 per week ($7,052 per year). Family-based infant care costs $142 per week ($7,405 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Alger County is 12.7%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $55,528 would spend about 12.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Alger County at $136/wk is 22% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Alger County costs $7,052 per year.
In Alger County, MI, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $142/wk compared to $136/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $140/wk vs $149/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $140/wk (family) or $162/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.