Buchanan County, IA
Infant daycare in Buchanan County, IA costs $159 per week ($8,252 per year) for center-based care, and $107 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $73,493, the childcare burden is 11.2% 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) | $159 | $8,252 | $107 | $5,569 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $137 | $7,111 | $105 | $5,478 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $137 | $7,111 | $105 | $5,478 |
| School-Age (6+) | $109 | $5,689 | $102 | $5,295 |
Buchanan County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Buchanan County costs $159 per week ($8,252 per year). Family-based infant care costs $107 per week ($5,569 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Buchanan County is 11.2%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $73,493 would spend about 11.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Buchanan County at $159/wk is 9% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Buchanan County costs $8,252 per year.
In Buchanan County, IA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $107/wk compared to $159/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $105/wk vs $137/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $102/wk (family) or $109/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.