Whatcom County, WA
Infant daycare in Whatcom County, WA costs $363 per week ($18,868 per year) for center-based care, and $276 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $77,581, the childcare burden is 24.3% 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) | $363 | $18,868 | $276 | $14,344 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $290 | $15,090 | $234 | $12,160 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $290 | $15,090 | $234 | $12,160 |
| School-Age (6+) | $200 | $10,380 | $218 | $11,328 |
Whatcom County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Whatcom County costs $363 per week ($18,868 per year). Family-based infant care costs $276 per week ($14,344 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Whatcom County is 24.3%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $77,581 would spend about 24.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Whatcom County at $363/wk is 109% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Whatcom County costs $18,868 per year.
In Whatcom County, WA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $276/wk compared to $363/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $234/wk vs $290/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $218/wk (family) or $200/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.