Cumberland County, NC
Infant daycare in Cumberland County, NC costs $183 per week ($9,535 per year) for center-based care, and $162 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $55,551, the childcare burden is 17.2% 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 | $9,535 | $162 | $8,423 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $159 | $8,288 | $150 | $7,806 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $132 | $6,865 | $136 | $7,063 |
| School-Age (6+) | $76 | $3,947 | $93 | $4,853 |
Cumberland County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Cumberland County costs $183 per week ($9,535 per year). Family-based infant care costs $162 per week ($8,423 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Cumberland County is 17.2%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $55,551 would spend about 17.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Cumberland County at $183/wk is 6% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Cumberland County costs $9,535 per year.
In Cumberland County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $162/wk compared to $183/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $136/wk vs $132/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $93/wk (family) or $76/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.