Childcare Costs in Alachua County, FL
FIPS: 12001 · Data year: 2022
$13,000
Center Infant/yr
$12,220
Family Infant/yr
$57,566
Median Income
22.6%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $13,000 | $12,220 |
| Toddler | $9,490 | $6,760 |
| Preschool | $8,320 | $6,760 |
| School Age | $6,968 | $5,395 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $13,000
Toddler $9,490
Preschool $8,320
School Age $6,968
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: $13,000
Median household income: $57,566
Cost as % of income: 22.6%
7% affordability threshold: $4,030/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $7,158 |
| 2009 | $7,591 |
| 2010 | $7,777 |
| 2011 | $7,961 |
| 2012 | $8,146 |
| 2013 | $8,331 |
| 2014 | $8,304 |
| 2015 | $8,277 |
| 2016 | $9,065 |
| 2017 | $9,851 |
| 2018 | $10,639 |
| 2019 | $11,426 |
| 2020 | $12,213 |
| 2021 | $13,000 |
| 2022 | $13,000 |
More Data for Alachua 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.