Childcare Costs in Sierra County, CA
FIPS: 06091 · Data year: 2022
$11,670
Center Infant/yr
$10,685
Family Infant/yr
$61,108
Median Income
19.1%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $11,670 | $10,685 |
| Toddler | $9,296 | $9,923 |
| Preschool | $7,698 | $9,214 |
| School Age | $2,802 | $9,321 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $11,670
Toddler $9,296
Preschool $7,698
School Age $2,802
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: $11,670
Median household income: $61,108
Cost as % of income: 19.1%
7% affordability threshold: $4,278/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $11,503 |
| 2009 | $12,794 |
| 2010 | $12,075 |
| 2011 | $11,356 |
| 2012 | $10,638 |
| 2013 | $11,683 |
| 2014 | $12,729 |
| 2015 | $12,657 |
| 2016 | $12,585 |
| 2017 | $11,035 |
| 2018 | $9,486 |
| 2019 | $7,937 |
| 2020 | $9,486 |
| 2021 | N/A |
| 2022 | $11,670 |
More Data for Sierra 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.