Durham County, NC
Infant daycare in Durham County, NC costs $317 per week ($16,487 per year) for center-based care, and $228 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $74,927, the childcare burden is 22.0% 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) | $317 | $16,487 | $228 | $11,867 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $239 | $12,452 | $202 | $10,525 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $188 | $9,795 | $191 | $9,956 |
| School-Age (6+) | $102 | $5,307 | $103 | $5,377 |
Durham County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Durham County costs $317 per week ($16,487 per year). Family-based infant care costs $228 per week ($11,867 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Durham County is 22.0%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $74,927 would spend about 22.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Durham County at $317/wk is 83% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Durham County costs $16,487 per year.
In Durham County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $228/wk compared to $317/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $191/wk vs $188/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $103/wk (family) or $102/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.