Antrim County, MI
Infant daycare in Antrim County, MI costs $133 per week ($6,926 per year) for center-based care, and $147 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $68,850, the childcare burden is 10.1% 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) | $133 | $6,926 | $147 | $7,634 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $133 | $6,926 | $151 | $7,858 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $133 | $6,926 | $151 | $7,858 |
| School-Age (6+) | $111 | $5,782 | $107 | $5,570 |
Antrim County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Antrim County costs $133 per week ($6,926 per year). Family-based infant care costs $147 per week ($7,634 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Antrim County is 10.1%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $68,850 would spend about 10.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Antrim County at $133/wk is 23% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Antrim County costs $6,926 per year.
In Antrim County, MI, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $147/wk compared to $133/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $151/wk vs $133/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $107/wk (family) or $111/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau Childcare Prices, 2026.