Monroe County, WV
Infant daycare in Monroe County, WV costs $184 per week ($9,542 per year) for center-based care, and $160 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $52,392, the childcare burden is 18.2% 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) | $184 | $9,542 | $160 | $8,331 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $174 | $9,057 | $131 | $6,824 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $174 | $9,028 | $131 | $6,824 |
| School-Age (6+) | $160 | $8,331 | $131 | $6,824 |
Monroe County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Monroe County costs $184 per week ($9,542 per year). Family-based infant care costs $160 per week ($8,331 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Monroe County is 18.2%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $52,392 would spend about 18.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Monroe County at $184/wk is 6% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Monroe County costs $9,542 per year.
In Monroe County, WV, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $160/wk compared to $184/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $131/wk vs $174/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $131/wk (family) or $160/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.