Baltimore City, MD
Infant daycare in Baltimore City, MD costs $250 per week ($13,001 per year) for center-based care, and $180 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $58,349, the childcare burden is 22.3% 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) | $250 | $13,001 | $180 | $9,359 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $216 | $11,246 | $156 | $8,097 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $216 | $11,246 | $156 | $8,097 |
| School-Age (6+) | $189 | $9,845 | $140 | $7,293 |
Baltimore City Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Baltimore City costs $250 per week ($13,001 per year). Family-based infant care costs $180 per week ($9,359 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Baltimore City is 22.3%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $58,349 would spend about 22.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Baltimore City at $250/wk is 44% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Baltimore City costs $13,001 per year.
In Baltimore City, MD, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $180/wk compared to $250/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $156/wk vs $216/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $140/wk (family) or $189/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.