Monongalia County, WV
Infant daycare in Monongalia County, WV costs $153 per week ($7,934 per year) for center-based care, and $143 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $60,893, the childcare burden is 13.0% 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) | $153 | $7,934 | $143 | $7,420 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $146 | $7,570 | $160 | $8,344 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $154 | $8,003 | $172 | $8,961 |
| School-Age (6+) | $135 | $7,022 | $172 | $8,961 |
Monongalia County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Monongalia County costs $153 per week ($7,934 per year). Family-based infant care costs $143 per week ($7,420 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Monongalia County is 13.0%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $60,893 would spend about 13.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Monongalia County at $153/wk is 12% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Monongalia County costs $7,934 per year.
In Monongalia County, WV, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $143/wk compared to $153/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $172/wk vs $154/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $172/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.