Childcare Costs in Berkshire County, MA

FIPS: 25003 · Data year: 2022

Center-based infant care in Berkshire County, MA costs $17,160/year, while family childcare is $11,700/year. This represents 24.6% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.

$17,160

Center Infant/yr

$11,700

Family Infant/yr

$69,744

Median Income

24.6%

% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group	Center-Based	Family Childcare	Difference
Infant	$17,160	$11,700	+$5,460
Toddler	$15,668	$10,556	+$5,112
Preschool	$11,973	$10,400	+$1,573
School Age	$10,533	$10,400	+$133

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $17,160

Toddler $15,668

Preschool $11,973

School Age $10,533

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: $17,160

Median household income: $69,744

Cost as % of income: 24.6%

7% affordability threshold: $4,882/year

Cost History (Center-Based Infant)

Year	Infant	Toddler	Preschool	School Age
2008	$13,260	$12,056	$9,404	$3,640
2009	$13,347	$12,284	$9,390	$3,727
2010	$13,433	$12,512	$9,375	$3,813
2011	$13,520	$12,740	$9,360	$3,900
2012	$13,520	$12,740	$9,555	$5,265
2013	$13,520	$12,740	$9,750	$6,630
2014	$13,520	$12,740	$9,945	$7,995
2015	$13,520	$12,740	$10,140	$9,360
2016	$14,075	$13,173	$10,343	$9,447
2017	$14,629	$13,607	$10,546	$9,533
2018	$15,184	$14,040	$10,748	$9,620
2019	$15,678	$14,447	$11,055	$9,848
2020	$16,172	$14,854	$11,361	$10,077
2021	$16,666	$15,261	$11,667	$10,304
2022	$17,160	$15,668	$11,973	$10,533

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Berkshire County, MA? ▼

In Berkshire County, MA, center-based infant care costs $17,160/year. Family childcare for infants is $11,700/year. Preschool center-based care costs $11,973/year.

Is childcare affordable in Berkshire County, MA? ▼

Center-based infant care in Berkshire County, MA costs 24.6% of the median household income ($69,744). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 17.6 percentage points.

Are childcare costs rising in Berkshire County, MA? ▼

From 2022 to 2008, center-based infant care in Berkshire County, MA changed from $17,160 to $13,260 (-22.7%).

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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.