Barnstable County, MA
Infant daycare in Barnstable County, MA costs $352 per week ($18,304 per year) for center-based care, and $275 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $90,447, the childcare burden is 20.2% 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) | $352 | $18,304 | $275 | $14,300 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $320 | $16,640 | $250 | $13,000 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $270 | $14,040 | $250 | $13,000 |
| School-Age (6+) | $210 | $10,920 | $250 | $13,000 |
Barnstable County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Barnstable County costs $352 per week ($18,304 per year). Family-based infant care costs $275 per week ($14,300 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Barnstable County is 20.2%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $90,447 would spend about 20.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Barnstable County at $352/wk is 103% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Barnstable County costs $18,304 per year.
In Barnstable County, MA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $275/wk compared to $352/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $250/wk vs $270/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $250/wk (family) or $210/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.