Alpena County, MI
Infant daycare in Alpena County, MI costs $111 per week ($5,766 per year) for center-based care, and $154 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $49,133, the childcare burden is 11.7% 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) | $111 | $5,766 | $154 | $8,027 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $119 | $6,205 | $124 | $6,469 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $119 | $6,205 | $120 | $6,240 |
| School-Age (6+) | $122 | $6,345 | $143 | $7,419 |
Alpena County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Alpena County costs $111 per week ($5,766 per year). Family-based infant care costs $154 per week ($8,027 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Alpena County is 11.7%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $49,133 would spend about 11.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Alpena County at $111/wk is 36% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Alpena County costs $5,766 per year.
In Alpena County, MI, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $154/wk compared to $111/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $120/wk vs $119/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $143/wk (family) or $122/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.