Baraga County, MI
Infant daycare in Baraga County, MI costs $178 per week ($9,261 per year) for center-based care, and $160 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $51,911, the childcare burden is 17.8% 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) | $178 | $9,261 | $160 | $8,320 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $178 | $9,261 | $160 | $8,320 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $176 | $9,143 | $150 | $7,800 |
| School-Age (6+) | $168 | $8,718 | $140 | $7,280 |
Baraga County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Baraga County costs $178 per week ($9,261 per year). Family-based infant care costs $160 per week ($8,320 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Baraga County is 17.8%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $51,911 would spend about 17.8% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Baraga County at $178/wk is 3% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Baraga County costs $9,261 per year.
In Baraga County, MI, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $160/wk compared to $178/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $150/wk vs $176/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $140/wk (family) or $168/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.