Humboldt County, CA
Infant daycare in Humboldt County, CA costs $366 per week ($19,044 per year) for center-based care, and $253 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $57,881, the childcare burden is 32.9% 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) | $366 | $19,044 | $253 | $13,136 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $232 | $12,040 | $220 | $11,433 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $192 | $9,969 | $204 | $10,616 |
| School-Age (6+) | $95 | $4,951 | $178 | $9,246 |
Humboldt County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Humboldt County costs $366 per week ($19,044 per year). Family-based infant care costs $253 per week ($13,136 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Humboldt County is 32.9%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $57,881 would spend about 32.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Humboldt County at $366/wk is 111% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Humboldt County costs $19,044 per year.
In Humboldt County, CA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $253/wk compared to $366/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $204/wk vs $192/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $178/wk (family) or $95/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.