Richmond City, VA
Infant daycare in Richmond City, VA costs $308 per week ($16,037 per year) for center-based care, and $177 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $59,606, the childcare burden is 26.9% 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) | $308 | $16,037 | $177 | $9,183 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $202 | $10,525 | $139 | $7,218 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $186 | $9,669 | $135 | $7,017 |
| School-Age (6+) | $148 | $7,697 | $129 | $6,684 |
Richmond City Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Richmond City costs $308 per week ($16,037 per year). Family-based infant care costs $177 per week ($9,183 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Richmond City is 26.9%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $59,606 would spend about 26.9% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Richmond City at $308/wk is 78% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Richmond City costs $16,037 per year.
In Richmond City, VA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $177/wk compared to $308/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $135/wk vs $186/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $129/wk (family) or $148/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.