Mason County, MI
Infant daycare in Mason County, MI costs $146 per week ($7,570 per year) for center-based care, and $156 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $60,744, the childcare burden is 12.5% 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) | $146 | $7,570 | $156 | $8,091 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $146 | $7,570 | $156 | $8,091 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $140 | $7,274 | $142 | $7,405 |
| School-Age (6+) | $97 | $5,038 | $122 | $6,327 |
Mason County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Mason County costs $146 per week ($7,570 per year). Family-based infant care costs $156 per week ($8,091 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Mason County is 12.5%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $60,744 would spend about 12.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Mason County at $146/wk is 16% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Mason County costs $7,570 per year.
In Mason County, MI, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $156/wk compared to $146/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $142/wk vs $140/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $122/wk (family) or $97/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.