Childcare Costs in Carbon County, WY
FIPS: 56007 · Data year: 2022
$7,147
Center Infant/yr
$7,570
Family Infant/yr
$65,196
Median Income
11.0%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $7,147 | $7,570 |
| Toddler | $6,901 | $6,683 |
| Preschool | $6,901 | $6,683 |
| School Age | $6,901 | $4,103 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $7,147
Toddler $6,901
Preschool $6,901
School Age $6,901
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: $7,147
Median household income: $65,196
Cost as % of income: 11.0%
7% affordability threshold: $4,564/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | N/A |
| 2010 | N/A |
| 2011 | N/A |
| 2012 | N/A |
| 2013 | N/A |
| 2014 | $8,096 |
| 2015 | $7,770 |
| 2016 | $7,444 |
| 2017 | $7,117 |
| 2018 | $7,123 |
| 2019 | $7,129 |
| 2020 | $7,135 |
| 2021 | $7,141 |
| 2022 | $7,147 |
More Data for Carbon 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.