Talbot County, MD
Infant daycare in Talbot County, MD costs $254 per week ($13,231 per year) for center-based care, and $177 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $81,667, the childcare burden is 16.2% 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) | $254 | $13,231 | $177 | $9,190 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $175 | $9,116 | $156 | $8,127 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $175 | $9,116 | $156 | $8,127 |
| School-Age (6+) | $163 | $8,455 | $129 | $6,730 |
Talbot County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Talbot County costs $254 per week ($13,231 per year). Family-based infant care costs $177 per week ($9,190 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Talbot County is 16.2%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $81,667 would spend about 16.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Talbot County at $254/wk is 47% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Talbot County costs $13,231 per year.
In Talbot County, MD, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $177/wk compared to $254/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $156/wk vs $175/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $129/wk (family) or $163/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.