Cascade County, MT
Infant daycare in Cascade County, MT costs $220 per week ($11,445 per year) for center-based care, and $178 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $61,351, the childcare burden is 18.7% 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) | $220 | $11,445 | $178 | $9,253 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $229 | $11,926 | $182 | $9,450 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $197 | $10,227 | $182 | $9,450 |
| School-Age (6+) | $197 | $10,227 | $168 | $8,752 |
Cascade County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Cascade County costs $220 per week ($11,445 per year). Family-based infant care costs $178 per week ($9,253 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Cascade County is 18.7%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $61,351 would spend about 18.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Cascade County at $220/wk is 27% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Cascade County costs $11,445 per year.
In Cascade County, MT, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $178/wk compared to $220/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $182/wk vs $197/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $168/wk (family) or $197/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.