Houghton County, MI
Infant daycare in Houghton County, MI costs $146 per week ($7,607 per year) for center-based care, and $160 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $52,736, the childcare burden is 14.4% of income. 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) | $146 | $7,607 | $160 | $8,320 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $148 | $7,696 | $160 | $8,320 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $148 | $7,696 | $150 | $7,800 |
| School-Age (6+) | $142 | $7,409 | $168 | $8,761 |
Houghton County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Houghton County costs $146 per week ($7,607 per year). Family-based infant care costs $160 per week ($8,320 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Houghton County is 14.4%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $52,736 would spend about 14.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Houghton County at $146/wk is 16% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Houghton County costs $7,607 per year.
In Houghton County, MI, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $160/wk compared to $146/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $150/wk vs $148/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $168/wk (family) or $142/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.