Greene County, AL
Infant daycare in Greene County, AL costs $136 per week ($7,050 per year) for center-based care, and $103 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $32,796, the childcare burden is 21.5% 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) | $136 | $7,050 | $103 | $5,380 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $132 | $6,846 | $103 | $5,380 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $128 | $6,651 | $103 | $5,380 |
| School-Age (6+) | $124 | $6,456 | $103 | $5,380 |
Greene County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Greene County costs $136 per week ($7,050 per year). Family-based infant care costs $103 per week ($5,380 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Greene County is 21.5%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $32,796 would spend about 21.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Greene County at $136/wk is 22% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Greene County costs $7,050 per year.
In Greene County, AL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $103/wk compared to $136/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $103/wk vs $128/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $103/wk (family) or $124/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.