Muscatine County, IA
Infant daycare in Muscatine County, IA costs $167 per week ($8,691 per year) for center-based care, and $113 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $67,427, the childcare burden is 12.9% 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 | $8,691 | $113 | $5,865 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $144 | $7,489 | $111 | $5,768 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $144 | $7,489 | $111 | $5,768 |
| School-Age (6+) | $115 | $5,991 | $107 | $5,576 |
Muscatine County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Muscatine County costs $167 per week ($8,691 per year). Family-based infant care costs $113 per week ($5,865 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Muscatine County is 12.9%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $67,427 would spend about 12.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Muscatine County at $167/wk is 4% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Muscatine County costs $8,691 per year.
In Muscatine County, IA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $113/wk compared to $167/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $111/wk vs $144/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $107/wk (family) or $115/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.