Escambia County, AL
Infant daycare in Escambia County, AL costs $133 per week ($6,932 per year) for center-based care, and $129 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $41,153, the childcare burden is 16.8% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. 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) | $133 | $6,932 | $129 | $6,733 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $129 | $6,715 | $129 | $6,733 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $123 | $6,390 | $129 | $6,733 |
| School-Age (6+) | $111 | $5,794 | $98 | $5,108 |
Escambia County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Escambia County costs $133 per week ($6,932 per year). Family-based infant care costs $129 per week ($6,733 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Escambia County is 16.8%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $41,153 would spend about 16.8% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Escambia County at $133/wk is 23% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Escambia County costs $6,932 per year.
In Escambia County, AL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $129/wk compared to $133/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $129/wk vs $123/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $98/wk (family) or $111/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.