Catawba County, NC
Infant daycare in Catawba County, NC costs $183 per week ($9,519 per year) for center-based care, and $172 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $62,070, the childcare burden is 15.3% 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) | $183 | $9,519 | $172 | $8,955 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $142 | $7,371 | $136 | $7,063 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $109 | $5,670 | $133 | $6,927 |
| School-Age (6+) | $110 | $5,709 | $210 | $10,919 |
Catawba County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Catawba County costs $183 per week ($9,519 per year). Family-based infant care costs $172 per week ($8,955 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Catawba County is 15.3%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $62,070 would spend about 15.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Catawba County at $183/wk is 5% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Catawba County costs $9,519 per year.
In Catawba County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $172/wk compared to $183/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $133/wk vs $109/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $210/wk (family) or $110/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.