Beaufort County, NC
Infant daycare in Beaufort County, NC costs $185 per week ($9,631 per year) for center-based care, and $167 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $56,081, the childcare burden is 17.2% 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) | $185 | $9,631 | $167 | $8,662 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $160 | $8,326 | $135 | $7,019 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $135 | $7,032 | $138 | $7,187 |
| School-Age (6+) | $78 | $4,044 | $83 | $4,293 |
Beaufort County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Beaufort County costs $185 per week ($9,631 per year). Family-based infant care costs $167 per week ($8,662 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Beaufort County is 17.2%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $56,081 would spend about 17.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Beaufort County at $185/wk is 7% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Beaufort County costs $9,631 per year.
In Beaufort County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $167/wk compared to $185/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $138/wk vs $135/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $83/wk (family) or $78/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.