Childcare Costs in Chatham County, GA

FIPS: 13051 · Data year: 2022

Center-based infant care in Chatham County, GA costs $5,330/year, while family childcare is $5,200/year. This represents 8.1% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.

$5,330

Center Infant/yr

$5,200

Family Infant/yr

$66,171

Median Income

8.1%

% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group	Center-Based	Family Childcare	Difference
Infant	$5,330	$5,200	+$130
Toddler	$5,044	$4,888	+$156
Preschool	$5,096	$4,940	+$156
School Age	$2,704	$2,309	+$395

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $5,330

Toddler $5,044

Preschool $5,096

School Age $2,704

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: $5,330

Median household income: $66,171

Cost as % of income: 8.1%

7% affordability threshold: $4,632/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	$6,695	$6,136	$6,136	$5,616
2016	$6,500	$5,980	$5,980	$5,200
2017	$6,305	$5,824	$5,824	$4,784
2018	$6,110	$5,668	$5,668	$4,368
2019	$5,915	$5,512	$5,512	$3,952
2020	$5,720	$5,356	$5,356	$3,536
2021	$5,525	$5,200	$5,200	$3,120
2022	$5,330	$5,044	$5,096	$2,704

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Chatham County, GA? ▼

In Chatham County, GA, center-based infant care costs $5,330/year. Family childcare for infants is $5,200/year. Preschool center-based care costs $5,096/year.

Is childcare affordable in Chatham County, GA? ▼

Center-based infant care in Chatham County, GA costs 8.1% of the median household income ($66,171). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 1.1 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.