Yellowstone County, MT
Infant daycare in Yellowstone County, MT costs $227 per week ($11,788 per year) for center-based care, and $184 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $72,300, the childcare burden is 16.3% 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) | $227 | $11,788 | $184 | $9,543 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $237 | $12,341 | $188 | $9,770 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $203 | $10,540 | $188 | $9,770 |
| School-Age (6+) | $203 | $10,540 | $174 | $9,030 |
Yellowstone County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Yellowstone County costs $227 per week ($11,788 per year). Family-based infant care costs $184 per week ($9,543 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Yellowstone County is 16.3%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $72,300 would spend about 16.3% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Yellowstone County at $227/wk is 31% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Yellowstone County costs $11,788 per year.
In Yellowstone County, MT, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $184/wk compared to $227/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $188/wk vs $203/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $174/wk (family) or $203/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.