Gallatin County, MT
Infant daycare in Gallatin County, MT costs $237 per week ($12,340 per year) for center-based care, and $192 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $83,434, the childcare burden is 14.8% of income. 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) | $237 | $12,340 | $192 | $10,009 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $250 | $13,005 | $198 | $10,282 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $212 | $11,043 | $198 | $10,282 |
| School-Age (6+) | $212 | $11,043 | $182 | $9,476 |
Gallatin County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Gallatin County costs $237 per week ($12,340 per year). Family-based infant care costs $192 per week ($10,009 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Gallatin County is 14.8%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $83,434 would spend about 14.8% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Gallatin County at $237/wk is 37% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Gallatin County costs $12,340 per year.
In Gallatin County, MT, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $192/wk compared to $237/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $198/wk vs $212/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $182/wk (family) or $212/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.