Montrose County, CO
Infant daycare in Montrose County, CO costs $238 per week ($12,350 per year) for center-based care, and $139 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $62,817, the childcare burden is 19.7% 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) | $238 | $12,350 | $139 | $7,249 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $213 | $11,076 | $131 | $6,833 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $181 | $9,404 | $131 | $6,833 |
| School-Age (6+) | $159 | $8,242 | $111 | $5,762 |
Montrose County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Montrose County costs $238 per week ($12,350 per year). Family-based infant care costs $139 per week ($7,249 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Montrose County is 19.7%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $62,817 would spend about 19.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Montrose County at $238/wk is 37% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Montrose County costs $12,350 per year.
In Montrose County, CO, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $139/wk compared to $238/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $131/wk vs $181/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $111/wk (family) or $159/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.