Cumberland County, NJ
Infant daycare in Cumberland County, NJ costs $286 per week ($14,891 per year) for center-based care, and $176 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $62,310, the childcare burden is 23.9% 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) | $286 | $14,891 | $176 | $9,147 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $277 | $14,392 | $178 | $9,251 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $277 | $14,392 | $166 | $8,654 |
| School-Age (6+) | $133 | $6,912 | $144 | $7,510 |
Cumberland County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Cumberland County costs $286 per week ($14,891 per year). Family-based infant care costs $176 per week ($9,147 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Cumberland County is 23.9%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $62,310 would spend about 23.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Cumberland County at $286/wk is 65% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Cumberland County costs $14,891 per year.
In Cumberland County, NJ, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $176/wk compared to $286/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $166/wk vs $277/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $144/wk (family) or $133/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.