Tuscaloosa County, AL
Infant daycare in Tuscaloosa County, AL costs $136 per week ($7,094 per year) for center-based care, and $104 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $61,645, the childcare burden is 11.5% 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) | $136 | $7,094 | $104 | $5,386 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $132 | $6,888 | $104 | $5,386 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $129 | $6,693 | $104 | $5,386 |
| School-Age (6+) | $125 | $6,498 | $104 | $5,386 |
Tuscaloosa County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Tuscaloosa County costs $136 per week ($7,094 per year). Family-based infant care costs $104 per week ($5,386 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Tuscaloosa County is 11.5%, rated "Moderate". This means a family earning the median income of $61,645 would spend about 11.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Tuscaloosa County at $136/wk is 21% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Tuscaloosa County costs $7,094 per year.
In Tuscaloosa County, AL, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $104/wk compared to $136/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $104/wk vs $129/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $104/wk (family) or $125/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau Childcare Prices, 2026.