Deschutes County, OR
Infant daycare in Deschutes County, OR costs $336 per week ($17,478 per year) for center-based care, and $239 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $82,042, the childcare burden is 21.3% 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) | $336 | $17,478 | $239 | $12,430 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $309 | $16,075 | $214 | $11,129 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $242 | $12,571 | $201 | $10,447 |
| School-Age (6+) | $83 | $4,315 | $170 | $8,823 |
Deschutes County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Deschutes County costs $336 per week ($17,478 per year). Family-based infant care costs $239 per week ($12,430 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Deschutes County is 21.3%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $82,042 would spend about 21.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Deschutes County at $336/wk is 94% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Deschutes County costs $17,478 per year.
In Deschutes County, OR, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $239/wk compared to $336/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $201/wk vs $242/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $170/wk (family) or $83/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.