King County, WA
Infant daycare in King County, WA costs $478 per week ($24,879 per year) for center-based care, and $347 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $116,340, the childcare burden is 21.4% 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) | $478 | $24,879 | $347 | $18,040 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $390 | $20,264 | $310 | $16,112 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $390 | $20,264 | $310 | $16,112 |
| School-Age (6+) | $289 | $15,020 | $245 | $12,757 |
King County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in King County costs $478 per week ($24,879 per year). Family-based infant care costs $347 per week ($18,040 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for King County is 21.4%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $116,340 would spend about 21.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. King County at $478/wk is 176% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in King County costs $24,879 per year.
In King County, WA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $347/wk compared to $478/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $310/wk vs $390/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $245/wk (family) or $289/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.