Childcare Costs in Allegan County, MI

FIPS: 26005 · Data year: 2022

Center-based infant care in Allegan County, MI costs $6,427/year, while family childcare is $9,492/year. This represents 8.5% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.

$6,427

Center Infant/yr

$9,492

Family Infant/yr

$75,543

Median Income

8.5%

% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group	Center-Based	Family Childcare	Difference
Infant	$6,427	$9,492	$-3,065
Toddler	$6,534	$9,492	$-2,958
Preschool	$6,534	$8,672	$-2,138
School Age	$6,133	$7,507	$-1,374

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $6,427

Toddler $6,534

Preschool $6,534

School Age $6,133

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: $6,427

Median household income: $75,543

Cost as % of income: 8.5%

7% affordability threshold: $5,288/year

Cost History (Center-Based Infant)

Year	Infant	Toddler	Preschool	School Age
2008	$7,044	$7,044	$6,170	$6,269
2009	$6,289	$6,289	$5,840	$6,037
2010	$6,839	$6,839	$6,383	$6,482
2011	$7,388	$7,388	$6,926	$6,926
2012	$7,669	$7,669	$7,158	$6,971
2013	$7,950	$7,950	$7,389	$7,014
2014	$8,083	$8,083	$7,140	$7,246
2015	$8,217	$8,217	$6,891	$7,477
2016	$8,535	$8,535	$7,270	$7,405
2017	$8,854	$8,854	$7,648	$7,334
2018	$9,173	$9,173	$8,026	$7,262
2019	$8,486	$8,486	$7,653	$6,980
2020	$7,800	$7,800	$7,280	$6,698
2021	$7,114	$7,114	$6,907	$6,416
2022	$6,427	$6,534	$6,534	$6,133

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Allegan County, MI? ▼

In Allegan County, MI, center-based infant care costs $6,427/year. Family childcare for infants is $9,492/year. Preschool center-based care costs $6,534/year.

Is childcare affordable in Allegan County, MI? ▼

Center-based infant care in Allegan County, MI costs 8.5% of the median household income ($75,543). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 1.5 percentage points.

Are childcare costs rising in Allegan County, MI? ▼

From 2022 to 2008, center-based infant care in Allegan County, MI changed from $6,427 to $7,044 (+9.6%).

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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.