Erie County, NY
Infant daycare in Erie County, NY costs $289 per week ($15,028 per year) for center-based care, and $200 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $68,014, the childcare burden is 22.1% 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) | $289 | $15,028 | $200 | $10,400 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $275 | $14,300 | $200 | $10,400 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $255 | $13,260 | $198 | $10,296 |
| School-Age (6+) | $215 | $11,180 | $180 | $9,360 |
Erie County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Erie County costs $289 per week ($15,028 per year). Family-based infant care costs $200 per week ($10,400 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Erie County is 22.1%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $68,014 would spend about 22.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Erie County at $289/wk is 67% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Erie County costs $15,028 per year.
In Erie County, NY, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $200/wk compared to $289/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $198/wk vs $255/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $180/wk (family) or $215/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.