Childcare Costs in Albany County, WY

FIPS: 56001 · Data year: 2022

Center-based infant care in Albany County, WY costs $12,031/year, while family childcare is $8,834/year. This represents 21.5% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.

$12,031

Center Infant/yr

$8,834

Family Infant/yr

$55,887

Median Income

21.5%

% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group	Center-Based	Family Childcare	Difference
Infant	$12,031	$8,834	+$3,197
Toddler	$12,031	$7,803	+$4,228
Preschool	$12,031	$7,803	+$4,228
School Age	$8,876	$7,129	+$1,747

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $12,031

Toddler $12,031

Preschool $12,031

School Age $8,876

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: $12,031

Median household income: $55,887

Cost as % of income: 21.5%

7% affordability threshold: $3,912/year

Cost History (Center-Based Infant)

Year	Infant	Toddler	Preschool	School Age
2008	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2009	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2010	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2011	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2012	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2013	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2014	$9,348	$7,642	$7,867	$5,793
2015	$8,850	$7,489	$7,489	$5,975
2016	$8,353	$7,336	$7,111	$6,158
2017	$7,856	$7,182	$6,733	$6,340
2018	$8,691	$8,152	$7,793	$6,847
2019	$9,526	$9,122	$8,852	$7,354
2020	$10,361	$10,092	$9,912	$7,862
2021	$11,196	$11,061	$10,971	$8,369
2022	$12,031	$12,031	$12,031	$8,876

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Albany County, WY? ▼

In Albany County, WY, center-based infant care costs $12,031/year. Family childcare for infants is $8,834/year. Preschool center-based care costs $12,031/year.

Is childcare affordable in Albany County, WY? ▼

Center-based infant care in Albany County, WY costs 21.5% of the median household income ($55,887). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 14.5 percentage points.

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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau — National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP). Costs are annual estimates based on weekly median prices.