Columbus County, NC
Infant daycare in Columbus County, NC costs $139 per week ($7,239 per year) for center-based care, and $112 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $43,206, the childcare burden is 16.8% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. This is below the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $139 | $7,239 | $112 | $5,846 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $135 | $7,019 | $95 | $4,939 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $116 | $6,031 | $91 | $4,728 |
| School-Age (6+) | $89 | $4,653 | $134 | $6,943 |
Columbus County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Columbus County costs $139 per week ($7,239 per year). Family-based infant care costs $112 per week ($5,846 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Columbus County is 16.8%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $43,206 would spend about 16.8% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Columbus County at $139/wk is 20% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Columbus County costs $7,239 per year.
In Columbus County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $112/wk compared to $139/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $91/wk vs $116/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $134/wk (family) or $89/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.