Mitchell County, NC
Infant daycare in Mitchell County, NC costs $149 per week ($7,759 per year) for center-based care, and $94 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $55,534, the childcare burden is 14.0% 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) | $149 | $7,759 | $94 | $4,905 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $138 | $7,156 | $83 | $4,319 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $102 | $5,302 | $82 | $4,238 |
| School-Age (6+) | $59 | $3,049 | $58 | $3,033 |
Mitchell County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Mitchell County costs $149 per week ($7,759 per year). Family-based infant care costs $94 per week ($4,905 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Mitchell County is 14.0%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $55,534 would spend about 14.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Mitchell County at $149/wk is 14% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Mitchell County costs $7,759 per year.
In Mitchell County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $94/wk compared to $149/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $82/wk vs $102/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $58/wk (family) or $59/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.