Childcare Costs in Champaign County, OH

FIPS: 39021 · Data year: 2022

Center-based infant care in Champaign County, OH costs $9,025/year, while family childcare is $8,060/year. This represents 12.8% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.

$9,025

Center Infant/yr

$8,060

Family Infant/yr

$70,486

Median Income

12.8%

% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group	Center-Based	Family Childcare	Difference
Infant	$9,025	$8,060	+$965
Toddler	$8,320	$7,927	+$393
Preschool	$7,384	$7,331	+$53
School Age	$5,200	$6,246	$-1,046

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $9,025

Toddler $8,320

Preschool $7,384

School Age $5,200

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: $9,025

Median household income: $70,486

Cost as % of income: 12.8%

7% affordability threshold: $4,934/year

Cost History (Center-Based Infant)

Year	Infant	Toddler	Preschool	School Age
2008	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2009	$7,829	$7,260	$6,694	$4,235
2010	$7,516	$6,965	$6,267	$4,533
2011	$7,204	$6,670	$5,840	$4,831
2012	$6,891	$6,374	$5,413	$5,129
2013	$7,021	$6,648	$5,998	$5,087
2014	$7,150	$6,921	$6,583	$5,045
2015	$7,365	$6,967	$6,491	$5,004
2016	$7,579	$7,014	$6,398	$4,964
2017	$7,531	$6,887	$6,319	$4,107
2018	$7,482	$6,760	$6,240	$3,250
2019	$7,868	$7,150	$6,526	$3,738
2020	$8,253	$7,540	$6,812	$4,225
2021	$8,639	$7,930	$7,098	$4,713
2022	$9,025	$8,320	$7,384	$5,200

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Champaign County, OH? ▼

In Champaign County, OH, center-based infant care costs $9,025/year. Family childcare for infants is $8,060/year. Preschool center-based care costs $7,384/year.

Is childcare affordable in Champaign County, OH? ▼

Center-based infant care in Champaign County, OH costs 12.8% of the median household income ($70,486). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 5.8 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.