Dickinson County, MI
Infant daycare in Dickinson County, MI costs $157 per week ($8,145 per year) for center-based care, and $160 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $59,651, the childcare burden is 13.7% of income. 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) | $157 | $8,145 | $160 | $8,320 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $157 | $8,167 | $160 | $8,320 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $157 | $8,167 | $150 | $7,800 |
| School-Age (6+) | $151 | $7,834 | $140 | $7,280 |
Dickinson County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Dickinson County costs $157 per week ($8,145 per year). Family-based infant care costs $160 per week ($8,320 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Dickinson County is 13.7%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $59,651 would spend about 13.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Dickinson County at $157/wk is 10% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Dickinson County costs $8,145 per year.
In Dickinson County, MI, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $160/wk compared to $157/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $150/wk vs $157/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $140/wk (family) or $151/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.