Macon County, NC
Infant daycare in Macon County, NC costs $178 per week ($9,261 per year) for center-based care, and $114 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $51,042, the childcare burden is 18.1% 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) | $178 | $9,261 | $114 | $5,934 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $136 | $7,077 | $109 | $5,689 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $174 | $9,043 | $109 | $5,689 |
| School-Age (6+) | $59 | $3,068 | $80 | $4,166 |
Macon County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Macon County costs $178 per week ($9,261 per year). Family-based infant care costs $114 per week ($5,934 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Macon County is 18.1%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $51,042 would spend about 18.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Macon County at $178/wk is 3% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Macon County costs $9,261 per year.
In Macon County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $114/wk compared to $178/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $109/wk vs $174/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $80/wk (family) or $59/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.