Monterey County, CA
Infant daycare in Monterey County, CA costs $403 per week ($20,953 per year) for center-based care, and $319 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $91,043, the childcare burden is 23.0% 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) | $403 | $20,953 | $319 | $16,571 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $252 | $13,118 | $271 | $14,074 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $198 | $10,277 | $254 | $13,195 |
| School-Age (6+) | $101 | $5,231 | $197 | $10,265 |
Monterey County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Monterey County costs $403 per week ($20,953 per year). Family-based infant care costs $319 per week ($16,571 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Monterey County is 23.0%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $91,043 would spend about 23.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Monterey County at $403/wk is 132% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Monterey County costs $20,953 per year.
In Monterey County, CA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $319/wk compared to $403/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $254/wk vs $198/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $197/wk (family) or $101/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.