Middlesex County, NJ
Infant daycare in Middlesex County, NJ costs $314 per week ($16,325 per year) for center-based care, and $204 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $105,206, the childcare burden is 15.5% 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) | $314 | $16,325 | $204 | $10,587 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $309 | $16,085 | $207 | $10,774 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $309 | $16,085 | $194 | $10,089 |
| School-Age (6+) | $146 | $7,607 | $173 | $9,020 |
Middlesex County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Middlesex County costs $314 per week ($16,325 per year). Family-based infant care costs $204 per week ($10,587 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Middlesex County is 15.5%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $105,206 would spend about 15.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Middlesex County at $314/wk is 81% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Middlesex County costs $16,325 per year.
In Middlesex County, NJ, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $204/wk compared to $314/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $194/wk vs $309/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $173/wk (family) or $146/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.