Benton County, OR
Infant daycare in Benton County, OR costs $340 per week ($17,690 per year) for center-based care, and $234 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $72,882, the childcare burden is 24.3% 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) | $340 | $17,690 | $234 | $12,172 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $312 | $16,246 | $209 | $10,862 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $244 | $12,696 | $196 | $10,167 |
| School-Age (6+) | $87 | $4,516 | $166 | $8,621 |
Benton County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Benton County costs $340 per week ($17,690 per year). Family-based infant care costs $234 per week ($12,172 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Benton County is 24.3%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $72,882 would spend about 24.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Benton County at $340/wk is 96% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Benton County costs $17,690 per year.
In Benton County, OR, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $234/wk compared to $340/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $196/wk vs $244/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $166/wk (family) or $87/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.