Multnomah County, OR
Infant daycare in Multnomah County, OR costs $407 per week ($21,168 per year) for center-based care, and $250 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $83,668, the childcare burden is 25.3% 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) | $407 | $21,168 | $250 | $13,007 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $379 | $19,704 | $221 | $11,511 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $297 | $15,437 | $208 | $10,792 |
| School-Age (6+) | $111 | $5,796 | $173 | $8,996 |
Multnomah County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Multnomah County costs $407 per week ($21,168 per year). Family-based infant care costs $250 per week ($13,007 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Multnomah County is 25.3%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $83,668 would spend about 25.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Multnomah County at $407/wk is 135% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Multnomah County costs $21,168 per year.
In Multnomah County, OR, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $250/wk compared to $407/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $208/wk vs $297/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $173/wk (family) or $111/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.