Atlantic County, NJ
Infant daycare in Atlantic County, NJ costs $287 per week ($14,907 per year) for center-based care, and $180 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $73,113, the childcare burden is 20.4% 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) | $287 | $14,907 | $180 | $9,371 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $278 | $14,459 | $185 | $9,631 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $278 | $14,459 | $174 | $9,024 |
| School-Age (6+) | $134 | $6,942 | $150 | $7,809 |
Atlantic County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Atlantic County costs $287 per week ($14,907 per year). Family-based infant care costs $180 per week ($9,371 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Atlantic County is 20.4%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $73,113 would spend about 20.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Atlantic County at $287/wk is 65% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Atlantic County costs $14,907 per year.
In Atlantic County, NJ, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $180/wk compared to $287/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $174/wk vs $278/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $150/wk (family) or $134/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.