Monroe County, MI
Infant daycare in Monroe County, MI costs $138 per week ($7,159 per year) for center-based care, and $192 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $72,573, the childcare burden is 9.9% 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) | $138 | $7,159 | $192 | $10,004 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $138 | $7,159 | $173 | $9,018 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $133 | $6,914 | $173 | $9,018 |
| School-Age (6+) | $129 | $6,710 | $155 | $8,061 |
Monroe County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Monroe County costs $138 per week ($7,159 per year). Family-based infant care costs $192 per week ($10,004 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Monroe County is 9.9%, rated "Affordable". This means a family earning the median income of $72,573 would spend about 9.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Monroe County at $138/wk is 21% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Monroe County costs $7,159 per year.
In Monroe County, MI, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $192/wk compared to $138/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $173/wk vs $133/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $155/wk (family) or $129/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.