Mendocino County, CA
Infant daycare in Mendocino County, CA costs $278 per week ($14,459 per year) for center-based care, and $240 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $61,335, the childcare burden is 23.6% 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) | $278 | $14,459 | $240 | $12,461 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $203 | $10,541 | $212 | $11,031 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $168 | $8,729 | $201 | $10,435 |
| School-Age (6+) | $77 | $4,024 | $176 | $9,157 |
Mendocino County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Mendocino County costs $278 per week ($14,459 per year). Family-based infant care costs $240 per week ($12,461 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Mendocino County is 23.6%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $61,335 would spend about 23.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Mendocino County at $278/wk is 60% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Mendocino County costs $14,459 per year.
In Mendocino County, CA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $240/wk compared to $278/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $201/wk vs $168/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $176/wk (family) or $77/wk (center).
More Counties in CA
Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.