Big Horn County, WY
Infant daycare in Big Horn County, WY costs $138 per week ($7,169 per year) for center-based care, and $165 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $61,262, the childcare burden is 11.7% 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) | $138 | $7,169 | $165 | $8,554 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $129 | $6,721 | $155 | $8,052 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $129 | $6,721 | $155 | $8,052 |
| School-Age (6+) | N/A | N/A | $155 | $8,045 |
Big Horn County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Big Horn County costs $138 per week ($7,169 per year). Family-based infant care costs $165 per week ($8,554 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Big Horn County is 11.7%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $61,262 would spend about 11.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Big Horn County at $138/wk is 21% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Big Horn County costs $7,169 per year.
In Big Horn County, WY, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $165/wk compared to $138/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $155/wk vs $129/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $155/wk (family) or $0/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau Childcare Prices, 2026.