Cabarrus County, NC
Infant daycare in Cabarrus County, NC costs $258 per week ($13,392 per year) for center-based care, and $174 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $83,828, the childcare burden is 16.0% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. 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) | $258 | $13,392 | $174 | $9,047 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $204 | $10,623 | $146 | $7,581 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $172 | $8,929 | $136 | $7,063 |
| School-Age (6+) | $99 | $5,135 | $117 | $6,066 |
Cabarrus County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Cabarrus County costs $258 per week ($13,392 per year). Family-based infant care costs $174 per week ($9,047 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Cabarrus County is 16.0%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $83,828 would spend about 16.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Cabarrus County at $258/wk is 48% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Cabarrus County costs $13,392 per year.
In Cabarrus County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $174/wk compared to $258/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $136/wk vs $172/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $117/wk (family) or $99/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.