Marengo County, AL
Infant daycare in Marengo County, AL costs $136 per week ($7,094 per year) for center-based care, and $104 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $42,975, the childcare burden is 16.5% 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) | $136 | $7,094 | $104 | $5,386 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $132 | $6,888 | $104 | $5,386 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $129 | $6,693 | $104 | $5,386 |
| School-Age (6+) | $125 | $6,498 | $104 | $5,386 |
Marengo County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Marengo County costs $136 per week ($7,094 per year). Family-based infant care costs $104 per week ($5,386 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Marengo County is 16.5%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $42,975 would spend about 16.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Marengo County at $136/wk is 21% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Marengo County costs $7,094 per year.
In Marengo County, AL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $104/wk compared to $136/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $104/wk vs $129/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $104/wk (family) or $125/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.