Childcare Costs in Delta County, MI
FIPS: 26041 · Data year: 2022
$7,470
Center Infant/yr
$7,405
Family Infant/yr
$53,852
Median Income
13.9%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $7,470 | $7,405 |
| Toddler | $8,137 | $7,405 |
| Preschool | $8,137 | $7,280 |
| School Age | $8,750 | $7,280 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $7,470
Toddler $8,137
Preschool $8,137
School Age $8,750
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: $7,470
Median household income: $53,852
Cost as % of income: 13.9%
7% affordability threshold: $3,770/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $6,105 |
| 2009 | $5,476 |
| 2010 | $5,801 |
| 2011 | $6,125 |
| 2012 | $6,341 |
| 2013 | $6,558 |
| 2014 | $6,533 |
| 2015 | $6,508 |
| 2016 | $6,785 |
| 2017 | $7,063 |
| 2018 | $7,340 |
| 2019 | $7,373 |
| 2020 | $7,405 |
| 2021 | $7,438 |
| 2022 | $7,470 |
More Data for Delta 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.