Cayuga County, NY
Infant daycare in Cayuga County, NY costs $247 per week ($12,844 per year) for center-based care, and $190 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $63,227, the childcare burden is 20.3% 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) | $247 | $12,844 | $190 | $9,880 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $230 | $11,960 | $180 | $9,360 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $200 | $10,400 | $175 | $9,100 |
| School-Age (6+) | $194 | $10,088 | $175 | $9,100 |
Cayuga County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Cayuga County costs $247 per week ($12,844 per year). Family-based infant care costs $190 per week ($9,880 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Cayuga County is 20.3%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $63,227 would spend about 20.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Cayuga County at $247/wk is 42% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Cayuga County costs $12,844 per year.
In Cayuga County, NY, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $190/wk compared to $247/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $175/wk vs $200/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $175/wk (family) or $194/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.