Lake County, MI
Infant daycare in Lake County, MI costs $163 per week ($8,496 per year) for center-based care, and $156 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $45,946, the childcare burden is 18.5% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. 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) | $163 | $8,496 | $156 | $8,091 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $163 | $8,496 | $156 | $8,091 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $155 | $8,084 | $142 | $7,405 |
| School-Age (6+) | $111 | $5,771 | $136 | $7,052 |
Lake County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Lake County costs $163 per week ($8,496 per year). Family-based infant care costs $156 per week ($8,091 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Lake County is 18.5%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $45,946 would spend about 18.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Lake County at $163/wk is 6% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Lake County costs $8,496 per year.
In Lake County, MI, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $156/wk compared to $163/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $142/wk vs $155/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $136/wk (family) or $111/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.