Childcare Costs in Wakulla County, FL
FIPS: 12129 · Data year: 2022
$9,006
Center Infant/yr
N/A
Family Infant/yr
$72,035
Median Income
12.5%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $9,006 | N/A |
| Toddler | $6,846 | N/A |
| Preschool | $6,544 | N/A |
| School Age | $5,223 | N/A |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $9,006
Toddler $6,846
Preschool $6,544
School Age $5,223
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: $9,006
Median household income: $72,035
Cost as % of income: 12.5%
7% affordability threshold: $5,042/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $4,859 |
| 2009 | $4,989 |
| 2010 | $5,408 |
| 2011 | $5,827 |
| 2012 | $6,246 |
| 2013 | $6,665 |
| 2014 | $6,785 |
| 2015 | $6,905 |
| 2016 | $7,184 |
| 2017 | $7,464 |
| 2018 | $7,743 |
| 2019 | $8,022 |
| 2020 | $8,301 |
| 2021 | $8,580 |
| 2022 | $9,006 |
More Data for Wakulla 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.