Salem City, VA
Infant daycare in Salem City, VA costs $233 per week ($12,125 per year) for center-based care, and $163 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $68,402, the childcare burden is 17.7% 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) | $233 | $12,125 | $163 | $8,495 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $170 | $8,823 | $153 | $7,949 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $156 | $8,105 | $149 | $7,728 |
| School-Age (6+) | $153 | $7,949 | $149 | $7,728 |
Salem City Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Salem City costs $233 per week ($12,125 per year). Family-based infant care costs $163 per week ($8,495 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Salem City is 17.7%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $68,402 would spend about 17.7% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Salem City at $233/wk is 34% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Salem City costs $12,125 per year.
In Salem City, VA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $163/wk compared to $233/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $149/wk vs $156/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $149/wk (family) or $153/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.