St. Joseph County, MI
Infant daycare in St. Joseph County, MI costs $129 per week ($6,698 per year) for center-based care, and $153 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $62,281, the childcare burden is 10.8% of income. This is below the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $129 | $6,698 | $153 | $7,952 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $129 | $6,698 | $153 | $7,952 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $102 | $5,327 | $139 | $7,233 |
| School-Age (6+) | $98 | $5,075 | $94 | $4,903 |
St. Joseph County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in St. Joseph County costs $129 per week ($6,698 per year). Family-based infant care costs $153 per week ($7,952 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for St. Joseph County is 10.8%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $62,281 would spend about 10.8% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. St. Joseph County at $129/wk is 26% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in St. Joseph County costs $6,698 per year.
In St. Joseph County, MI, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $153/wk compared to $129/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $139/wk vs $102/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $94/wk (family) or $98/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.