Sweetwater County, WY
Infant daycare in Sweetwater County, WY costs $177 per week ($9,224 per year) for center-based care, and $126 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $79,375, the childcare burden is 11.6% of income. 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) | $177 | $9,224 | $126 | $6,540 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $164 | $8,530 | $126 | $6,540 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $164 | $8,530 | $126 | $6,540 |
| School-Age (6+) | $175 | $9,095 | $123 | $6,416 |
Sweetwater County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Sweetwater County costs $177 per week ($9,224 per year). Family-based infant care costs $126 per week ($6,540 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Sweetwater County is 11.6%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $79,375 would spend about 11.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Sweetwater County at $177/wk is 2% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Sweetwater County costs $9,224 per year.
In Sweetwater County, WY, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $126/wk compared to $177/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $126/wk vs $164/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $123/wk (family) or $175/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.