Childcare Costs in Manistee County, MI
FIPS: 26101 · Data year: 2022
$8,427
Center Infant/yr
$8,320
Family Infant/yr
$59,467
Median Income
14.2%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $8,427 | $8,320 |
| Toddler | $8,995 | $8,320 |
| Preschool | $8,995 | $8,091 |
| School Age | $8,057 | $7,280 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $8,427
Toddler $8,995
Preschool $8,995
School Age $8,057
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: $8,427
Median household income: $59,467
Cost as % of income: 14.2%
7% affordability threshold: $4,163/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $6,372 |
| 2009 | $6,010 |
| 2010 | $6,508 |
| 2011 | $7,005 |
| 2012 | $7,226 |
| 2013 | $7,446 |
| 2014 | $7,463 |
| 2015 | $7,479 |
| 2016 | $7,724 |
| 2017 | $7,968 |
| 2018 | $8,213 |
| 2019 | $8,267 |
| 2020 | $8,320 |
| 2021 | $8,374 |
| 2022 | $8,427 |
More Data for Manistee 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.