Marion County, IL
Infant daycare in Marion County, IL costs $165 per week ($8,562 per year) for center-based care, and $125 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $59,099, the childcare burden is 14.5% 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) | $165 | $8,562 | $125 | $6,500 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $152 | $7,887 | $125 | $6,500 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $132 | $6,847 | $118 | $6,157 |
| School-Age (6+) | $30 | $1,537 | $34 | $1,750 |
Marion County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Marion County costs $165 per week ($8,562 per year). Family-based infant care costs $125 per week ($6,500 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Marion County is 14.5%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $59,099 would spend about 14.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Marion County at $165/wk is 5% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Marion County costs $8,562 per year.
In Marion County, IL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $125/wk compared to $165/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $118/wk vs $132/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $34/wk (family) or $30/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.