Somerset County, ME
Infant daycare in Somerset County, ME costs $193 per week ($10,053 per year) for center-based care, and $155 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $53,527, the childcare burden is 18.8% 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) | $193 | $10,053 | $155 | $8,060 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $158 | $8,190 | $150 | $7,800 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $142 | $7,367 | $138 | $7,193 |
| School-Age (6+) | $137 | $7,141 | $137 | $7,107 |
Somerset County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Somerset County costs $193 per week ($10,053 per year). Family-based infant care costs $155 per week ($8,060 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Somerset County is 18.8%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $53,527 would spend about 18.8% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Somerset County at $193/wk is 11% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Somerset County costs $10,053 per year.
In Somerset County, ME, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $155/wk compared to $193/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $138/wk vs $142/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $137/wk (family) or $137/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.