Salem County, NJ
Infant daycare in Salem County, NJ costs $284 per week ($14,789 per year) for center-based care, and $172 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $73,378, the childcare burden is 20.2% 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) | $284 | $14,789 | $172 | $8,944 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $274 | $14,245 | $175 | $9,100 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $274 | $14,245 | $164 | $8,508 |
| School-Age (6+) | $133 | $6,918 | $146 | $7,583 |
Salem County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Salem County costs $284 per week ($14,789 per year). Family-based infant care costs $172 per week ($8,944 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Salem County is 20.2%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $73,378 would spend about 20.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Salem County at $284/wk is 64% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Salem County costs $14,789 per year.
In Salem County, NJ, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $172/wk compared to $284/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $164/wk vs $274/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $146/wk (family) or $133/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.