County childcare costs · DOL NDCP 2022

Childcare costs in Chippewa County, WI

Compiled by Plainchildcare Editorial, Childcare Costs Editorial Team

$10,920 a year for center-based infant care - 15.6% of the local median income, against a national average of $9,592.

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The going rate for center-based infant care in Chippewa County, WI is $10,920/year, while family childcare is $8,060/year, according to the U.S. Department of Labor National Database of Childcare Prices. This represents 15.6% of the median household income - exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold. Toddler care at a center costs $9,880/year, and preschool-age care is $9,880/year.

Chippewa County vs. the nation

Center-based infant care costs $10,920 a year in Chippewa County, WI, coming in 14% above the nationwide average of $9,592 - cheaper than 28% of the 2,662 U.S. counties we track, and that bill eats 15.6% of the local median income against the 7% the federal government calls affordable.

Infant care (center)
$10,920/yr: Vs. national avg
+14%: National rank
#1,905 cheapest of 2,662: Share of income
15.6%

Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices (2022). Median income: U.S. Census ACS 5-year.

$10,920
Center Infant/yr: $8,060
Family Infant/yr: $69,815
Median Income: 15.6%
% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group	Center-Based	Family Childcare	Difference
Infant	$10,920	$8,060	+$2,860
Toddler	$9,880	$7,800	+$2,080
Preschool	$9,880	$7,800	+$2,080
School Age	$8,528	$7,280	+$1,248

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $10,920

Toddler $9,880

Preschool $9,880

School Age $8,528

Where Chippewa County ranks on infant-care cost

Center-based infant care, every U.S. county with reported prices

$10,920 more affordable than 28% of 2,662 US counties

Each bar is a $2.5K-wide band; taller bars hold more US counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices · 2022

What These Numbers Mean for Chippewa County Families

Household affordability in Chippewa County tracks against a median income of $69,815, putting infant center care at 15.6% of gross income. HHS draws the affordability line at 7% of income, and the typical local family exceeds the federal affordability line by 8.6 points.Between 15-20% of income, Chippewa County sits in a high-burden tier where most working families need subsidy help or split shifts to cover care.

For how to vet a licensed provider (inspection reports, QRIS ratings, CCDF subsidy intake), see Choosing Quality Childcare. Rate methodology: how these numbers are computed.

Historical Price Trends (2008–2022)

Center-based infant care costs over 2008–2022 (15 years of NDCP data).

+25.3% since 2008

Infant center care: $8,717 → $10,920

$10,920/yr

Most recent annual cost (2022)

15 years

Data available (2008–2022)

2008

$8,717

2009

$9,256

2010

$9,360

2011

$9,724

2012

$9,880

2013

$10,114

2014

$10,348

2015

$10,660

2016

$10,920

2017

$11,180

2018

$11,544

2019

$11,388

2020

$11,232

2021

$11,076

2022

$10,920

View full data table (all care types) ▼

Year	Ctr Infant	Ctr Toddler	Ctr Preschool	Ctr School Age	Fam Infant	Fam Toddler
2008	$8,717	$8,320	$8,320	$7,030	$6,500	$6,435
2009	$9,256	$8,736	$8,736	$8,060	$7,020	$6,500
2010	$9,360	$8,892	$8,892	$7,800	$7,020	$6,500
2011	$9,724	$9,100	$9,100	$8,320	$7,176	$6,500
2012	$9,880	$9,360	$9,360	$8,541	$7,020	$6,500
2013	$10,114	$9,620	$9,620	$8,301	$7,020	$6,500
2014	$10,348	$9,880	$9,880	$8,060	$7,020	$6,500
2015	$10,660	$10,140	$10,140	$8,320	$7,020	$6,500
2016	$10,920	$10,400	$10,400	$9,100	$7,150	$6,500
2017	$11,180	$10,660	$10,660	$9,880	$7,280	$6,500
2018	$11,544	$10,400	$10,400	$9,100	$7,540	$7,020
2019	$11,388	$10,270	$10,270	$8,957	$7,670	$7,215
2020	$11,232	$10,140	$10,140	$8,814	$7,800	$7,410
2021	$11,076	$10,010	$10,010	$8,671	$7,930	$7,605
2022	$10,920	$9,880	$9,880	$8,528	$8,060	$7,800

What this means for Chippewa County families

Infant center care here takes 15.6% of the typical household income - above the HHS 7% affordability line.

At 15.6% of income, infant care exceeds the federal 7% affordability benchmark. Check whether your family qualifies for a CCDF subsidy, which can cap copayments at a sliding share of income. Check subsidy eligibility
Family childcare homes run $8,060/year for infants, about $2,860 less than a center. Weigh the trade-offs of each setting. Center vs. home care
See how Chippewa County compares against the cheapest counties in Wisconsin. Cheapest in Wisconsin

NDCP figures are county-level survey medians for 2022, confirm current tuition and openings directly with providers and your state CCR&R agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Chippewa County, WI? ▼

Center-based infant care runs $10,920/year in Chippewa County, WI. Infants in a family childcare setting cost $8,060/year, and preschool-age center care is $9,880/year.

Is childcare affordable in Chippewa County, WI? ▼

Chippewa County, WI's median household income is $69,815; center-based infant care eats 15.6% of that. The federal affordability line is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 8.6 percentage points.

Are childcare costs rising in Chippewa County, WI? ▼

From 2022 to 2008, center-based infant care in Chippewa County, WI changed from $10,920 to $8,717 (-20.2%).

What is the cheapest childcare option in Chippewa County, WI? ▼

The lowest-cost preschool option in Chippewa County, WI is family childcare, at $7,800/year against $9,880/year for a center, $2,080/year cheaper. It's run out of a provider's home, usually with a smaller group.

How much does before- and after-school care cost in Chippewa County, WI? ▼

Before- and after-school programs for ages 6-12 run $8,528/year at a center in Chippewa County, WI and $7,280/year for family childcare. That covers before-school drop-off, after-school pickup, and summer coverage for working parents.