14 Counties Ranked · DOL 2022
Massachusetts Childcare Cost Rankings
Massachusetts counties ranked by infant center care cost, from most expensive to most affordable. The most expensive is Suffolk County at $590/wk, and the most affordable is Hampshire County at $330/wk.
| Rank | County | Infant/Wk | Annual | Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Suffolk County | $590 | $30,680 | 35.0% Severe |
| #2 | Norfolk County | $555 | $28,860 | 23.9% Severe |
| #3 | Essex County | $462 | $24,001 | 25.4% Severe |
| #4 | Middlesex County | $462 | $24,001 | 19.8% High |
| #5 | Worcester County | $390 | $20,296 | 22.9% Severe |
| #6 | Barnstable County | $352 | $18,304 | 20.2% Severe |
| #7 | Bristol County | $352 | $18,304 | 22.7% Severe |
| #8 | Dukes County | $352 | $18,304 | 19.6% High |
| #9 | Nantucket County | $352 | $18,304 | 13.5% Moderate |
| #10 | Plymouth County | $352 | $18,304 | 17.4% High |
| #11 | Berkshire County | $330 | $17,160 | 24.6% Severe |
| #12 | Franklin County | $330 | $17,160 | 24.4% Severe |
| #13 | Hampden County | $330 | $17,160 | 25.8% Severe |
| #14 | Hampshire County | $330 | $17,160 | 20.4% Severe |
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