Childcare Costs in Baraga County, MI
FIPS: 26013 · Data year: 2022
$9,261
Center Infant/yr
$8,320
Family Infant/yr
$51,911
Median Income
17.8%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $9,261 | $8,320 |
| Toddler | $9,261 | $8,320 |
| Preschool | $9,143 | $7,800 |
| School Age | $8,718 | $7,280 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $9,261
Toddler $9,261
Preschool $9,143
School Age $8,718
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: $9,261
Median household income: $51,911
Cost as % of income: 17.8%
7% affordability threshold: $3,634/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $6,104 |
| 2009 | $5,189 |
| 2010 | $5,518 |
| 2011 | $5,847 |
| 2012 | $6,030 |
| 2013 | $6,213 |
| 2014 | $6,384 |
| 2015 | $6,555 |
| 2016 | $6,830 |
| 2017 | $7,105 |
| 2018 | $7,379 |
| 2019 | $7,850 |
| 2020 | $8,320 |
| 2021 | $8,791 |
| 2022 | $9,261 |
More Data for Baraga 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.