Childcare Costs in Washington County, OR
FIPS: 41067 · Data year: 2022
$19,994
Center Infant/yr
$12,695
Family Infant/yr
$100,121
Median Income
20.0%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $19,994 | $12,695 |
| Toddler | $18,564 | $11,304 |
| Preschool | $14,566 | $10,606 |
| School Age | $5,506 | $8,903 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $19,994
Toddler $18,564
Preschool $14,566
School Age $5,506
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: $19,994
Median household income: $100,121
Cost as % of income: 20.0%
7% affordability threshold: $7,008/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $10,320 |
| 2009 | $10,578 |
| 2010 | $10,836 |
| 2011 | $11,220 |
| 2012 | $11,604 |
| 2013 | $11,749 |
| 2014 | $11,894 |
| 2015 | $12,197 |
| 2016 | $12,498 |
| 2017 | $13,392 |
| 2018 | $14,285 |
| 2019 | $15,120 |
| 2020 | $15,955 |
| 2021 | $17,975 |
| 2022 | $19,994 |
More Data for Washington 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.