Childcare Costs in Escambia County, FL
FIPS: 12033 · Data year: 2022
$9,620
Center Infant/yr
$8,648
Family Infant/yr
$61,642
Median Income
15.6%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $9,620 | $8,648 |
| Toddler | $8,107 | $6,851 |
| Preschool | $7,540 | $6,370 |
| School Age | $6,240 | $4,797 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $9,620
Toddler $8,107
Preschool $7,540
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: $9,620
Median household income: $61,642
Cost as % of income: 15.6%
7% affordability threshold: $4,315/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $6,443 |
| 2009 | $6,574 |
| 2010 | $6,810 |
| 2011 | $7,045 |
| 2012 | $7,281 |
| 2013 | $7,517 |
| 2014 | $7,534 |
| 2015 | $7,551 |
| 2016 | $7,809 |
| 2017 | $8,068 |
| 2018 | $8,326 |
| 2019 | $8,584 |
| 2020 | $8,842 |
| 2021 | $9,100 |
| 2022 | $9,620 |
More Data for Escambia 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.