Wake County, NC
Infant daycare in Wake County, NC costs $307 per week ($15,979 per year) for center-based care, and $217 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $96,734, the childcare burden is 16.5% 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) | $307 | $15,979 | $217 | $11,260 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $251 | $13,061 | $201 | $10,474 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $189 | $9,809 | $202 | $10,511 |
| School-Age (6+) | $99 | $5,171 | $112 | $5,803 |
Wake County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Wake County costs $307 per week ($15,979 per year). Family-based infant care costs $217 per week ($11,260 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Wake County is 16.5%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $96,734 would spend about 16.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Wake County at $307/wk is 77% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Wake County costs $15,979 per year.
In Wake County, NC, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $217/wk compared to $307/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $202/wk vs $189/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $112/wk (family) or $99/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.