Rutherford County, NC
Infant daycare in Rutherford County, NC costs $161 per week ($8,377 per year) for center-based care, and $142 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $50,512, the childcare burden is 16.6% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. This is below the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $161 | $8,377 | $142 | $7,363 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $142 | $7,386 | $108 | $5,615 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $113 | $5,860 | $113 | $5,883 |
| School-Age (6+) | $65 | $3,370 | $89 | $4,625 |
Rutherford County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Rutherford County costs $161 per week ($8,377 per year). Family-based infant care costs $142 per week ($7,363 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Rutherford County is 16.6%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $50,512 would spend about 16.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Rutherford County at $161/wk is 7% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Rutherford County costs $8,377 per year.
In Rutherford County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $142/wk compared to $161/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $113/wk vs $113/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $89/wk (family) or $65/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.