Childcare Costs in Schoolcraft County, MI
FIPS: 26153 · Data year: 2022
$7,230
Center Infant/yr
$7,405
Family Infant/yr
$55,071
Median Income
13.1%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $7,230 | $7,405 |
| Toddler | $7,927 | $7,405 |
| Preschool | $7,927 | $7,280 |
| School Age | $8,559 | $7,280 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $7,230
Toddler $7,927
Preschool $7,927
School Age $8,559
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: $7,230
Median household income: $55,071
Cost as % of income: 13.1%
7% affordability threshold: $3,855/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $6,173 |
| 2009 | $5,326 |
| 2010 | $5,587 |
| 2011 | $5,847 |
| 2012 | $6,030 |
| 2013 | $6,213 |
| 2014 | $6,464 |
| 2015 | $6,714 |
| 2016 | $7,002 |
| 2017 | $7,291 |
| 2018 | $7,580 |
| 2019 | $7,493 |
| 2020 | $7,405 |
| 2021 | $7,317 |
| 2022 | $7,230 |
More Data for Schoolcraft 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.