Ingham County, MI
Infant daycare in Ingham County, MI costs $169 per week ($8,778 per year) for center-based care, and $196 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $62,548, the childcare burden is 14.0% 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) | $169 | $8,778 | $196 | $10,201 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $169 | $8,778 | $196 | $10,201 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $124 | $6,473 | $175 | $9,093 |
| School-Age (6+) | $116 | $6,025 | $148 | $7,720 |
Ingham County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Ingham County costs $169 per week ($8,778 per year). Family-based infant care costs $196 per week ($10,201 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Ingham County is 14.0%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $62,548 would spend about 14.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Ingham County at $169/wk is 3% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Ingham County costs $8,778 per year.
In Ingham County, MI, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $196/wk compared to $169/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $175/wk vs $124/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $148/wk (family) or $116/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.