Arenac County, MI
Infant daycare in Arenac County, MI costs $135 per week ($7,001 per year) for center-based care, and $140 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $53,487, the childcare burden is 13.1% 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) | $135 | $7,001 | $140 | $7,280 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $139 | $7,239 | $140 | $7,280 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $139 | $7,239 | $133 | $6,926 |
| School-Age (6+) | $125 | $6,496 | $149 | $7,756 |
Arenac County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Arenac County costs $135 per week ($7,001 per year). Family-based infant care costs $140 per week ($7,280 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Arenac County is 13.1%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $53,487 would spend about 13.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Arenac County at $135/wk is 22% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Arenac County costs $7,001 per year.
In Arenac County, MI, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $140/wk compared to $135/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $133/wk vs $139/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $149/wk (family) or $125/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.