Charleston County, SC
Infant daycare in Charleston County, SC costs $202 per week ($10,506 per year) for center-based care, and $139 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $78,795, the childcare burden is 13.3% of income. 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) | $202 | $10,506 | $139 | $7,216 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $188 | $9,775 | $139 | $7,216 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $184 | $9,565 | $134 | $6,989 |
| School-Age (6+) | $139 | $7,232 | $90 | $4,695 |
Charleston County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Charleston County costs $202 per week ($10,506 per year). Family-based infant care costs $139 per week ($7,216 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Charleston County is 13.3%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $78,795 would spend about 13.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Charleston County at $202/wk is 16% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Charleston County costs $10,506 per year.
In Charleston County, SC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $139/wk compared to $202/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $134/wk vs $184/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $90/wk (family) or $139/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.