Norfolk County, MA
Infant daycare in Norfolk County, MA costs $555 per week ($28,860 per year) for center-based care, and $370 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $120,621, the childcare burden is 23.9% 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) | $555 | $28,860 | $370 | $19,227 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $520 | $27,040 | $340 | $17,680 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $420 | $21,840 | $320 | $16,640 |
| School-Age (6+) | $175 | $9,100 | $300 | $15,600 |
Norfolk County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Norfolk County costs $555 per week ($28,860 per year). Family-based infant care costs $370 per week ($19,227 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Norfolk County is 23.9%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $120,621 would spend about 23.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Norfolk County at $555/wk is 220% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Norfolk County costs $28,860 per year.
In Norfolk County, MA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $370/wk compared to $555/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $320/wk vs $420/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $300/wk (family) or $175/wk (center).
More Counties in MA
Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.