Childcare Costs in Buffalo County, WI
FIPS: 55011 · Data year: 2022
$9,464
Center Infant/yr
$7,800
Family Infant/yr
$64,238
Median Income
14.7%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $9,464 | $7,800 |
| Toddler | $8,840 | $7,410 |
| Preschool | $8,840 | $7,410 |
| School Age | $7,956 | $7,020 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $9,464
Toddler $8,840
Preschool $8,840
School Age $7,956
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: $9,464
Median household income: $64,238
Cost as % of income: 14.7%
7% affordability threshold: $4,497/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $5,720 |
| 2009 | $5,720 |
| 2010 | $4,529 |
| 2011 | $5,720 |
| 2012 | $7,020 |
| 2013 | $5,945 |
| 2014 | $4,870 |
| 2015 | $4,892 |
| 2016 | $6,736 |
| 2017 | $8,580 |
| 2018 | $10,712 |
| 2019 | $10,400 |
| 2020 | $10,088 |
| 2021 | $9,776 |
| 2022 | $9,464 |
More Data for Buffalo 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.