Story County, IA
Infant daycare in Story County, IA costs $170 per week ($8,858 per year) for center-based care, and $115 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $66,197, the childcare burden is 13.4% 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) | $170 | $8,858 | $115 | $5,977 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $147 | $7,633 | $113 | $5,879 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $147 | $7,633 | $113 | $5,879 |
| School-Age (6+) | $117 | $6,106 | $109 | $5,684 |
Story County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Story County costs $170 per week ($8,858 per year). Family-based infant care costs $115 per week ($5,977 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Story County is 13.4%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $66,197 would spend about 13.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Story County at $170/wk is 2% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Story County costs $8,858 per year.
In Story County, IA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $115/wk compared to $170/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $113/wk vs $147/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $109/wk (family) or $117/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.