Suffolk County, MA
Infant daycare in Suffolk County, MA costs $590 per week ($30,680 per year) for center-based care, and $320 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $87,669, the childcare burden is 35.0% 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) | $590 | $30,680 | $320 | $16,640 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $493 | $25,639 | $280 | $14,560 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $350 | $18,200 | $250 | $13,000 |
| School-Age (6+) | $224 | $11,645 | $250 | $13,000 |
Suffolk County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Suffolk County costs $590 per week ($30,680 per year). Family-based infant care costs $320 per week ($16,640 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Suffolk County is 35.0%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $87,669 would spend about 35.0% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Suffolk County at $590/wk is 240% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Suffolk County costs $30,680 per year.
In Suffolk County, MA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $320/wk compared to $590/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $250/wk vs $350/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $250/wk (family) or $224/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.