Childcare Costs in Sanilac County, MI
FIPS: 26151 · Data year: 2022
$5,792
Center Infant/yr
$8,627
Family Infant/yr
$55,740
Median Income
10.4%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $5,792 | $8,627 |
| Toddler | $6,342 | $8,627 |
| Preschool | $6,342 | $8,357 |
| School Age | $6,099 | $7,442 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $5,792
Toddler $6,342
Preschool $6,342
School Age $6,099
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: $5,792
Median household income: $55,740
Cost as % of income: 10.4%
7% affordability threshold: $3,902/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $6,541 |
| 2009 | $5,801 |
| 2010 | $6,206 |
| 2011 | $6,611 |
| 2012 | $6,785 |
| 2013 | $6,958 |
| 2014 | $7,093 |
| 2015 | $7,227 |
| 2016 | $7,505 |
| 2017 | $7,783 |
| 2018 | $8,061 |
| 2019 | $7,494 |
| 2020 | $6,926 |
| 2021 | $6,359 |
| 2022 | $5,792 |
More Data for Sanilac 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.