Mecklenburg County, NC
Infant daycare in Mecklenburg County, NC costs $284 per week ($14,774 per year) for center-based care, and $189 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $79,265, the childcare burden is 18.6% 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) | $284 | $14,774 | $189 | $9,852 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $251 | $13,061 | $180 | $9,342 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $171 | $8,891 | $180 | $9,343 |
| School-Age (6+) | $90 | $4,687 | $100 | $5,222 |
Mecklenburg County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Mecklenburg County costs $284 per week ($14,774 per year). Family-based infant care costs $189 per week ($9,852 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Mecklenburg County is 18.6%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $79,265 would spend about 18.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Mecklenburg County at $284/wk is 64% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Mecklenburg County costs $14,774 per year.
In Mecklenburg County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $189/wk compared to $284/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $180/wk vs $171/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $100/wk (family) or $90/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.