Childcare Costs in Champaign County, IL
FIPS: 17019 · Data year: 2022
$16,092
Center Infant/yr
$7,692
Family Infant/yr
$61,090
Median Income
26.3%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $16,092 | $7,692 |
| Toddler | $14,300 | $8,204 |
| Preschool | $12,428 | $7,367 |
| School Age | $2,681 | $1,537 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $16,092
Toddler $14,300
Preschool $12,428
School Age $2,681
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: $16,092
Median household income: $61,090
Cost as % of income: 26.3%
7% affordability threshold: $4,276/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $9,932 |
| 2009 | $10,363 |
| 2010 | $10,793 |
| 2011 | $11,247 |
| 2012 | $11,700 |
| 2013 | $11,894 |
| 2014 | $12,087 |
| 2015 | $12,089 |
| 2016 | $12,090 |
| 2017 | $12,155 |
| 2018 | $12,220 |
| 2019 | $13,188 |
| 2020 | $14,156 |
| 2021 | $15,124 |
| 2022 | $16,092 |
More Data for Champaign 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.