Okaloosa County, FL
Infant daycare in Okaloosa County, FL costs $225 per week ($11,700 per year) for center-based care, and $166 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $73,988, the childcare burden is 15.8% 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) | $225 | $11,700 | $166 | $8,648 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $185 | $9,620 | $165 | $8,580 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $165 | $8,580 | $165 | $8,580 |
| School-Age (6+) | $135 | $7,020 | $130 | $6,760 |
Okaloosa County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Okaloosa County costs $225 per week ($11,700 per year). Family-based infant care costs $166 per week ($8,648 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Okaloosa County is 15.8%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $73,988 would spend about 15.8% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Okaloosa County at $225/wk is 30% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Okaloosa County costs $11,700 per year.
In Okaloosa County, FL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $166/wk compared to $225/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $165/wk vs $165/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $130/wk (family) or $135/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.