Benzie County, MI
Infant daycare in Benzie County, MI costs $133 per week ($6,906 per year) for center-based care, and $199 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $71,327, the childcare burden is 9.7% of income. This is below the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $133 | $6,906 | $199 | $10,329 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $147 | $7,665 | $199 | $10,329 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $147 | $7,665 | $194 | $10,098 |
| School-Age (6+) | $132 | $6,854 | $163 | $8,476 |
Benzie County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Benzie County costs $133 per week ($6,906 per year). Family-based infant care costs $199 per week ($10,329 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Benzie County is 9.7%, rated "Affordable". This means a family earning the median income of $71,327 would spend about 9.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Benzie County at $133/wk is 23% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Benzie County costs $6,906 per year.
In Benzie County, MI, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $199/wk compared to $133/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $194/wk vs $147/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $163/wk (family) or $132/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.