Childcare Costs in Colusa County, CA
FIPS: 06011 · Data year: 2022
$13,768
Center Infant/yr
$12,481
Family Infant/yr
$69,619
Median Income
19.8%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $13,768 | $12,481 |
| Toddler | $9,595 | $11,402 |
| Preschool | $7,945 | $10,706 |
| School Age | $4,482 | $10,815 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $13,768
Toddler $9,595
Preschool $7,945
School Age $4,482
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: $13,768
Median household income: $69,619
Cost as % of income: 19.8%
7% affordability threshold: $4,873/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $11,503 |
| 2009 | $12,794 |
| 2010 | $12,452 |
| 2011 | $12,111 |
| 2012 | $11,770 |
| 2013 | $12,250 |
| 2014 | $12,729 |
| 2015 | $12,657 |
| 2016 | $12,585 |
| 2017 | $11,888 |
| 2018 | $11,191 |
| 2019 | $10,494 |
| 2020 | $9,797 |
| 2021 | N/A |
| 2022 | $13,768 |
More Data for Colusa 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.