Childcare Costs in Barry County, MI
FIPS: 26015 · Data year: 2022
$7,800
Center Infant/yr
$9,376
Family Infant/yr
$75,182
Median Income
10.4%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $7,800 | $9,376 |
| Toddler | $7,800 | $9,376 |
| Preschool | $6,159 | $8,560 |
| School Age | $6,240 | $6,480 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $7,800
Toddler $7,800
Preschool $6,159
School Age $6,240
Affordability Context
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of a family's income.
Center infant cost: $7,800
Median household income: $75,182
Cost as % of income: 10.4%
7% affordability threshold: $5,263/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $7,372 |
| 2009 | $6,163 |
| 2010 | $6,568 |
| 2011 | $6,973 |
| 2012 | $7,328 |
| 2013 | $7,684 |
| 2014 | $8,080 |
| 2015 | $8,476 |
| 2016 | $8,851 |
| 2017 | $9,226 |
| 2018 | $9,601 |
| 2019 | $8,701 |
| 2020 | $7,800 |
| 2021 | $6,900 |
| 2022 | $7,800 |
More Data for Barry County
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau — National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP). Costs are annual estimates based on weekly median prices.