Saline County, IL
Infant daycare in Saline County, IL costs $224 per week ($11,654 per year) for center-based care, and $196 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $51,710, the childcare burden is 22.5% 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) | $224 | $11,654 | $196 | $10,199 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $192 | $9,967 | $179 | $9,298 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $158 | $8,233 | $160 | $8,337 |
| School-Age (6+) | $35 | $1,820 | N/A | N/A |
Saline County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Saline County costs $224 per week ($11,654 per year). Family-based infant care costs $196 per week ($10,199 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Saline County is 22.5%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $51,710 would spend about 22.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Saline County at $224/wk is 29% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Saline County costs $11,654 per year.
In Saline County, IL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $196/wk compared to $224/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $160/wk vs $158/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $0/wk (family) or $35/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.