Franklin County, WA
Infant daycare in Franklin County, WA costs $270 per week ($14,060 per year) for center-based care, and $198 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $77,877, the childcare burden is 18.1% 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) | $270 | $14,060 | $198 | $10,296 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $208 | $10,800 | $200 | $10,384 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $208 | $10,800 | $200 | $10,384 |
| School-Age (6+) | $152 | $7,908 | $183 | $9,505 |
Franklin County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Franklin County costs $270 per week ($14,060 per year). Family-based infant care costs $198 per week ($10,296 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Franklin County is 18.1%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $77,877 would spend about 18.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Franklin County at $270/wk is 56% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Franklin County costs $14,060 per year.
In Franklin County, WA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $198/wk compared to $270/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $200/wk vs $208/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $183/wk (family) or $152/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.