Somerset County, MD
Infant daycare in Somerset County, MD costs $209 per week ($10,848 per year) for center-based care, and $156 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $52,149, the childcare burden is 20.8% 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) | $209 | $10,848 | $156 | $8,122 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $151 | $7,856 | $127 | $6,591 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $151 | $7,856 | $127 | $6,591 |
| School-Age (6+) | $133 | $6,935 | $121 | $6,284 |
Somerset County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Somerset County costs $209 per week ($10,848 per year). Family-based infant care costs $156 per week ($8,122 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Somerset County is 20.8%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $52,149 would spend about 20.8% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Somerset County at $209/wk is 20% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Somerset County costs $10,848 per year.
In Somerset County, MD, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $156/wk compared to $209/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $127/wk vs $151/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $121/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.