Childcare Costs in Mariposa County, CA
FIPS: 06043 · Data year: 2022
$13,224
Center Infant/yr
$12,050
Family Infant/yr
$60,021
Median Income
22.0%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $13,224 | $12,050 |
| Toddler | $9,551 | $10,957 |
| Preschool | $7,909 | $10,175 |
| School Age | $2,908 | $10,561 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $13,224
Toddler $9,551
Preschool $7,909
School Age $2,908
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: $13,224
Median household income: $60,021
Cost as % of income: 22.0%
7% affordability threshold: $4,201/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $11,503 |
| 2009 | $12,794 |
| 2010 | $12,451 |
| 2011 | $12,110 |
| 2012 | $11,768 |
| 2013 | $13,124 |
| 2014 | $14,479 |
| 2015 | $13,532 |
| 2016 | $12,585 |
| 2017 | $11,667 |
| 2018 | $10,749 |
| 2019 | $9,831 |
| 2020 | $8,913 |
| 2021 | N/A |
| 2022 | $13,224 |
More Data for Mariposa 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.