Murray County, MN
Infant daycare in Murray County, MN costs $167 per week ($8,684 per year) for center-based care, and $128 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $71,500, the childcare burden is 12.1% 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) | $167 | $8,684 | $128 | $6,673 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $152 | $7,887 | $130 | $6,760 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $139 | $7,228 | $130 | $6,760 |
| School-Age (6+) | $108 | $5,640 | $120 | $6,240 |
Murray County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Murray County costs $167 per week ($8,684 per year). Family-based infant care costs $128 per week ($6,673 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Murray County is 12.1%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $71,500 would spend about 12.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Murray County at $167/wk is 4% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Murray County costs $8,684 per year.
In Murray County, MN, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $128/wk compared to $167/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $130/wk vs $139/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $120/wk (family) or $108/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.