Rock County, WI
Infant daycare in Rock County, WI costs $293 per week ($15,236 per year) for center-based care, and $220 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $70,630, the childcare burden is 21.6% 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) | $293 | $15,236 | $220 | $11,440 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $259 | $13,455 | $200 | $10,400 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $259 | $13,455 | $200 | $10,400 |
| School-Age (6+) | $205 | $10,660 | $180 | $9,360 |
Rock County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Rock County costs $293 per week ($15,236 per year). Family-based infant care costs $220 per week ($11,440 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Rock County is 21.6%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $70,630 would spend about 21.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Rock County at $293/wk is 69% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Rock County costs $15,236 per year.
In Rock County, WI, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $220/wk compared to $293/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $200/wk vs $259/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $180/wk (family) or $205/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.