Muskegon County, MI
Infant daycare in Muskegon County, MI costs $121 per week ($6,296 per year) for center-based care, and $176 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $61,347, the childcare burden is 10.3% 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) | $121 | $6,296 | $176 | $9,141 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $126 | $6,570 | $176 | $9,141 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $126 | $6,570 | $165 | $8,554 |
| School-Age (6+) | $137 | $7,113 | $161 | $8,388 |
Muskegon County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Muskegon County costs $121 per week ($6,296 per year). Family-based infant care costs $176 per week ($9,141 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Muskegon County is 10.3%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $61,347 would spend about 10.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Muskegon County at $121/wk is 30% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Muskegon County costs $6,296 per year.
In Muskegon County, MI, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $176/wk compared to $121/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $165/wk vs $126/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $161/wk (family) or $137/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.