Childcare Costs in Columbia County, WA

FIPS: 53013 · Data year: 2022

Center-based infant care in Columbia County, WA costs $14,060/year, while family childcare is $10,296/year. This represents 20.4% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.

$14,060

Center Infant/yr

$10,296

Family Infant/yr

$68,825

Median Income

20.4%

% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group	Center-Based	Family Childcare	Difference
Infant	$14,060	$10,296	+$3,764
Toddler	$10,800	$10,384	+$416
Preschool	$10,800	$10,384	+$416
School Age	$7,908	$9,505	$-1,597

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $14,060

Toddler $10,800

Preschool $10,800

School Age $7,908

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: $14,060

Median household income: $68,825

Cost as % of income: 20.4%

7% affordability threshold: $4,818/year

Cost History (Center-Based Infant)

Year	Infant	Toddler	Preschool	School Age
2008	$10,344	$8,712	$7,680	$5,412
2009	$11,532	$8,994	$8,148	$5,532
2010	$12,720	$9,276	$8,616	$5,652
2011	$12,534	$9,834	$8,904	$6,102
2012	$12,348	$10,392	$9,192	$6,552
2013	$15,786	$13,398	$11,076	$8,688
2014	$19,224	$16,404	$12,960	$10,824
2015	$17,073	$14,448	$11,820	$9,471
2016	$14,922	$12,492	$10,680	$8,118
2017	$12,771	$10,536	$9,540	$6,765
2018	$10,620	$8,580	$8,400	$5,412
2019	$11,480	$9,120	$9,000	$6,036
2020	$12,340	$9,660	$9,600	$6,660
2021	$13,200	$10,200	$10,200	$7,284
2022	$14,060	$10,800	$10,800	$7,908

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Columbia County, WA? ▼

In Columbia County, WA, center-based infant care costs $14,060/year. Family childcare for infants is $10,296/year. Preschool center-based care costs $10,800/year.

Is childcare affordable in Columbia County, WA? ▼

Center-based infant care in Columbia County, WA costs 20.4% of the median household income ($68,825). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 13.4 percentage points.

Are childcare costs rising in Columbia County, WA? ▼

From 2022 to 2008, center-based infant care in Columbia County, WA changed from $14,060 to $10,344 (-26.4%).

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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.