Childcare costs in Columbia County, PA
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- Center Infant/yr
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- Family Infant/yr
- $59,457
- Median Income
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- % of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | N/A | N/A |
| Toddler | N/A | N/A |
| Preschool | N/A | N/A |
| School Age | N/A | N/A |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
What These Numbers Mean for Columbia County Families
Household affordability can't be assessed for Columbia County against the HHS 7% benchmark: this county has no reported center-based infant care price in the underlying survey. See the state page for PA for the closest available affordability context.
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)
13 years of federal survey data (2008–2020) show how center-based infant care has moved.
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| Year | Ctr Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $6,760 |
| 2009 | $7,020 |
| 2010 | $7,150 |
| 2011 | $7,475 |
| 2012 | $7,800 |
| 2013 | $7,800 |
| 2014 | $7,800 |
| 2015 | $8,710 |
| 2016 | $9,620 |
| 2017 | $9,100 |
| 2018 | $8,580 |
| 2019 | $8,158 |
| 2020 | $7,995 |
| 2021 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A |
What this means for Columbia County families
Plan around the county-level NDCP price benchmarks below.
- See how Columbia County compares against the cheapest counties in Pennsylvania. Cheapest in Pennsylvania
NDCP figures are county-level survey medians for 2022, confirm current tuition and openings directly with providers and your state CCR&R agency.