Lane County, OR
Infant daycare in Lane County, OR costs $329 per week ($17,131 per year) for center-based care, and $232 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $65,157, the childcare burden is 26.3% 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) | $329 | $17,131 | $232 | $12,041 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $302 | $15,728 | $207 | $10,760 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $237 | $12,326 | $194 | $10,070 |
| School-Age (6+) | $85 | $4,445 | $165 | $8,562 |
Lane County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Lane County costs $329 per week ($17,131 per year). Family-based infant care costs $232 per week ($12,041 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Lane County is 26.3%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $65,157 would spend about 26.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Lane County at $329/wk is 90% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Lane County costs $17,131 per year.
In Lane County, OR, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $232/wk compared to $329/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $194/wk vs $237/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $165/wk (family) or $85/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.