Essex County, NJ
Infant daycare in Essex County, NJ costs $296 per week ($15,390 per year) for center-based care, and $186 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $73,785, the childcare burden is 20.9% 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) | $296 | $15,390 | $186 | $9,651 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $287 | $14,944 | $186 | $9,651 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $287 | $14,944 | $174 | $9,028 |
| School-Age (6+) | $143 | $7,451 | $150 | $7,782 |
Essex County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Essex County costs $296 per week ($15,390 per year). Family-based infant care costs $186 per week ($9,651 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Essex County is 20.9%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $73,785 would spend about 20.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Essex County at $296/wk is 71% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Essex County costs $15,390 per year.
In Essex County, NJ, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $186/wk compared to $296/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $174/wk vs $287/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $150/wk (family) or $143/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.