Spokane County, WA
Infant daycare in Spokane County, WA costs $288 per week ($14,992 per year) for center-based care, and $218 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $70,394, the childcare burden is 21.3% 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) | $288 | $14,992 | $218 | $11,320 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $228 | $11,860 | $189 | $9,840 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $228 | $11,860 | $189 | $9,840 |
| School-Age (6+) | $235 | $12,200 | $186 | $9,680 |
Spokane County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Spokane County costs $288 per week ($14,992 per year). Family-based infant care costs $218 per week ($11,320 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Spokane County is 21.3%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $70,394 would spend about 21.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Spokane County at $288/wk is 66% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Spokane County costs $14,992 per year.
In Spokane County, WA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $218/wk compared to $288/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $189/wk vs $228/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $186/wk (family) or $235/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.