Laramie County, WY
Infant daycare in Laramie County, WY costs $161 per week ($8,381 per year) for center-based care, and $149 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $76,282, the childcare burden is 11.0% 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) | $161 | $8,381 | $149 | $7,741 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $156 | $8,092 | $133 | $6,906 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $156 | $8,092 | $133 | $6,906 |
| School-Age (6+) | $124 | $6,457 | $129 | $6,683 |
Laramie County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Laramie County costs $161 per week ($8,381 per year). Family-based infant care costs $149 per week ($7,741 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Laramie County is 11.0%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $76,282 would spend about 11.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Laramie County at $161/wk is 7% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Laramie County costs $8,381 per year.
In Laramie County, WY, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $149/wk compared to $161/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $133/wk vs $156/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $129/wk (family) or $124/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.