Johnston County, NC
Infant daycare in Johnston County, NC costs $216 per week ($11,255 per year) for center-based care, and $153 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $75,288, the childcare burden is 14.9% of income. 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) | $216 | $11,255 | $153 | $7,955 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $188 | $9,762 | $150 | $7,776 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $149 | $7,757 | $136 | $7,063 |
| School-Age (6+) | $86 | $4,461 | $97 | $5,055 |
Johnston County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Johnston County costs $216 per week ($11,255 per year). Family-based infant care costs $153 per week ($7,955 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Johnston County is 14.9%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $75,288 would spend about 14.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Johnston County at $216/wk is 25% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Johnston County costs $11,255 per year.
In Johnston County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $153/wk compared to $216/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $136/wk vs $149/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $97/wk (family) or $86/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.