Mesa County, CO
Infant daycare in Mesa County, CO costs $223 per week ($11,575 per year) for center-based care, and $174 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $68,077, the childcare burden is 17.0% 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) | $223 | $11,575 | $174 | $9,061 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $202 | $10,512 | $170 | $8,822 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $181 | $9,422 | $170 | $8,822 |
| School-Age (6+) | $135 | $7,013 | $149 | $7,740 |
Mesa County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Mesa County costs $223 per week ($11,575 per year). Family-based infant care costs $174 per week ($9,061 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Mesa County is 17.0%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $68,077 would spend about 17.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Mesa County at $223/wk is 28% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Mesa County costs $11,575 per year.
In Mesa County, CO, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $174/wk compared to $223/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $170/wk vs $181/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $149/wk (family) or $135/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.