Buncombe County, NC
Infant daycare in Buncombe County, NC costs $191 per week ($9,920 per year) for center-based care, and $177 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $66,531, the childcare burden is 14.9% of income. 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) | $191 | $9,920 | $177 | $9,223 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $165 | $8,579 | $160 | $8,319 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $175 | $9,099 | $138 | $7,200 |
| School-Age (6+) | $135 | $7,021 | $185 | $9,600 |
Buncombe County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Buncombe County costs $191 per week ($9,920 per year). Family-based infant care costs $177 per week ($9,223 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Buncombe County is 14.9%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $66,531 would spend about 14.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Buncombe County at $191/wk is 10% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Buncombe County costs $9,920 per year.
In Buncombe County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $177/wk compared to $191/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $138/wk vs $175/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $185/wk (family) or $135/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.