Maricopa County, AZ
Infant daycare in Maricopa County, AZ costs $270 per week ($14,040 per year) for center-based care, and $180 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $80,675, the childcare burden is 17.4% 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) | $270 | $14,040 | $180 | $9,360 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $210 | $10,920 | $171 | $8,915 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $210 | $10,920 | $171 | $8,915 |
| School-Age (6+) | $175 | $9,100 | $150 | $7,800 |
Maricopa County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Maricopa County costs $270 per week ($14,040 per year). Family-based infant care costs $180 per week ($9,360 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Maricopa County is 17.4%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $80,675 would spend about 17.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Maricopa County at $270/wk is 56% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Maricopa County costs $14,040 per year.
In Maricopa County, AZ, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $180/wk compared to $270/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $171/wk vs $210/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $150/wk (family) or $175/wk (center).
More Counties in AZ
Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.