Burleigh County, ND
Infant daycare in Burleigh County, ND costs $221 per week ($11,468 per year) for center-based care, and $162 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $82,141, the childcare burden is 14.0% 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) | $221 | $11,468 | $162 | $8,437 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $201 | $10,459 | $153 | $7,950 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $187 | $9,709 | $154 | $8,014 |
| School-Age (6+) | $185 | $9,627 | $161 | $8,392 |
Burleigh County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Burleigh County costs $221 per week ($11,468 per year). Family-based infant care costs $162 per week ($8,437 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Burleigh County is 14.0%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $82,141 would spend about 14.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Burleigh County at $221/wk is 27% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Burleigh County costs $11,468 per year.
In Burleigh County, ND, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $162/wk compared to $221/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $154/wk vs $187/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $161/wk (family) or $185/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.