Childcare Costs in Broome County, NY

FIPS: 36007 · Data year: 2022

Center-based infant care in Broome County, NY costs $12,844/year, while family childcare is $9,880/year. This represents 22.0% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.

$12,844

Center Infant/yr

$9,880

Family Infant/yr

$58,317

Median Income

22.0%

% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group	Center-Based	Family Childcare	Difference
Infant	$12,844	$9,880	+$2,964
Toddler	$11,960	$9,360	+$2,600
Preschool	$10,400	$9,100	+$1,300
School Age	$10,088	$9,100	+$988

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $12,844

Toddler $11,960

Preschool $10,400

School Age $10,088

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: $12,844

Median household income: $58,317

Cost as % of income: 22.0%

7% affordability threshold: $4,082/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	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2015	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2016	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2017	$12,090	$11,162	$10,545	$9,774
2018	$11,375	$10,651	$10,082	$9,307
2019	$10,660	$10,140	$9,620	$8,840
2020	$11,388	$10,747	$9,880	$9,256
2021	$12,116	$11,353	$10,140	$9,672
2022	$12,844	$11,960	$10,400	$10,088

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Broome County, NY? ▼

In Broome County, NY, center-based infant care costs $12,844/year. Family childcare for infants is $9,880/year. Preschool center-based care costs $10,400/year.

Is childcare affordable in Broome County, NY? ▼

Center-based infant care in Broome County, NY costs 22.0% of the median household income ($58,317). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 15.0 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.