Cape May County, NJ
Infant daycare in Cape May County, NJ costs $283 per week ($14,697 per year) for center-based care, and $183 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $83,870, the childcare burden is 17.5% 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) | $283 | $14,697 | $183 | $9,518 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $281 | $14,624 | $183 | $9,518 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $281 | $14,624 | $171 | $8,902 |
| School-Age (6+) | $137 | $7,129 | $150 | $7,797 |
Cape May County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Cape May County costs $283 per week ($14,697 per year). Family-based infant care costs $183 per week ($9,518 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Cape May County is 17.5%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $83,870 would spend about 17.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Cape May County at $283/wk is 63% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Cape May County costs $14,697 per year.
In Cape May County, NJ, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $183/wk compared to $283/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $171/wk vs $281/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $150/wk (family) or $137/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.