Hudson County, NJ
Infant daycare in Hudson County, NJ costs $322 per week ($16,758 per year) for center-based care, and $201 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $86,854, the childcare burden is 19.3% 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) | $322 | $16,758 | $201 | $10,451 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $312 | $16,206 | $207 | $10,784 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $312 | $16,206 | $195 | $10,116 |
| School-Age (6+) | $152 | $7,895 | $169 | $8,781 |
Hudson County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Hudson County costs $322 per week ($16,758 per year). Family-based infant care costs $201 per week ($10,451 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Hudson County is 19.3%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $86,854 would spend about 19.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Hudson County at $322/wk is 86% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Hudson County costs $16,758 per year.
In Hudson County, NJ, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $201/wk compared to $322/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $195/wk vs $312/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $169/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.