Benson County, ND
Infant daycare in Benson County, ND costs $199 per week ($10,337 per year) for center-based care, and $146 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $63,220, the childcare burden is 16.4% 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) | $199 | $10,337 | $146 | $7,597 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $182 | $9,446 | $138 | $7,179 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $168 | $8,751 | $139 | $7,221 |
| School-Age (6+) | $163 | $8,479 | $142 | $7,406 |
Benson County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Benson County costs $199 per week ($10,337 per year). Family-based infant care costs $146 per week ($7,597 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Benson County is 16.4%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $63,220 would spend about 16.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Benson County at $199/wk is 15% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Benson County costs $10,337 per year.
In Benson County, ND, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $146/wk compared to $199/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $139/wk vs $168/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $142/wk (family) or $163/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.