Mecosta County, MI
Infant daycare in Mecosta County, MI costs $111 per week ($5,781 per year) for center-based care, and $163 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $54,132, the childcare burden is 10.7% 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) | $111 | $5,781 | $163 | $8,478 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $131 | $6,790 | $163 | $8,478 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $131 | $6,790 | $133 | $6,926 |
| School-Age (6+) | $100 | $5,175 | $123 | $6,384 |
Mecosta County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Mecosta County costs $111 per week ($5,781 per year). Family-based infant care costs $163 per week ($8,478 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Mecosta County is 10.7%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $54,132 would spend about 10.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Mecosta County at $111/wk is 36% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Mecosta County costs $5,781 per year.
In Mecosta County, MI, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $163/wk compared to $111/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $133/wk vs $131/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $123/wk (family) or $100/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.