Portsmouth City, VA
Infant daycare in Portsmouth City, VA costs $254 per week ($13,211 per year) for center-based care, and $179 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $57,154, the childcare burden is 23.1% 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) | $254 | $13,211 | $179 | $9,315 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $163 | $8,467 | $139 | $7,217 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $150 | $7,778 | $135 | $7,016 |
| School-Age (6+) | $152 | $7,891 | $135 | $7,016 |
Portsmouth City Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Portsmouth City costs $254 per week ($13,211 per year). Family-based infant care costs $179 per week ($9,315 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Portsmouth City is 23.1%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $57,154 would spend about 23.1% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Portsmouth City at $254/wk is 46% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Portsmouth City costs $13,211 per year.
In Portsmouth City, VA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $179/wk compared to $254/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $135/wk vs $150/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $135/wk (family) or $152/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.