Childcare Costs in Bay County, MI
FIPS: 26017 · Data year: 2022
$8,836
Center Infant/yr
$8,320
Family Infant/yr
$57,887
Median Income
15.3%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $8,836 | $8,320 |
| Toddler | $9,354 | $8,320 |
| Preschool | $9,354 | $8,091 |
| School Age | $9,547 | $7,862 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $8,836
Toddler $9,354
Preschool $9,354
School Age $9,547
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: $8,836
Median household income: $57,887
Cost as % of income: 15.3%
7% affordability threshold: $4,052/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $7,112 |
| 2009 | $5,644 |
| 2010 | $6,079 |
| 2011 | $6,514 |
| 2012 | $6,807 |
| 2013 | $7,100 |
| 2014 | $7,227 |
| 2015 | $7,353 |
| 2016 | $7,504 |
| 2017 | $7,653 |
| 2018 | $7,804 |
| 2019 | $8,062 |
| 2020 | $8,320 |
| 2021 | $8,578 |
| 2022 | $8,836 |
More Data for Bay 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.