Marion County, FL
Infant daycare in Marion County, FL costs $185 per week ($9,620 per year) for center-based care, and $180 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $55,265, 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) | $185 | $9,620 | $180 | $9,360 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $155 | $8,060 | $132 | $6,864 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $142 | $7,384 | $125 | $6,500 |
| School-Age (6+) | $125 | $6,500 | $100 | $5,200 |
Marion County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Marion County costs $185 per week ($9,620 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 Marion County is 17.4%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $55,265 would spend about 17.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Marion County at $185/wk is 7% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Marion County costs $9,620 per year.
In Marion County, FL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $180/wk compared to $185/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $125/wk vs $142/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $100/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.