Childcare Costs in Dickinson County, MI

FIPS: 26043 · Data year: 2022

Center-based infant care in Dickinson County, MI costs $8,145/year, while family childcare is $8,320/year. This represents 13.7% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.

$8,145

Center Infant/yr

$8,320

Family Infant/yr

$59,651

Median Income

13.7%

% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group	Center-Based	Family Childcare	Difference
Infant	$8,145	$8,320	$-175
Toddler	$8,167	$8,320	$-153
Preschool	$8,167	$7,800	+$367
School Age	$7,834	$7,280	+$554

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $8,145

Toddler $8,167

Preschool $8,167

School Age $7,834

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: $8,145

Median household income: $59,651

Cost as % of income: 13.7%

7% affordability threshold: $4,176/year

Cost History (Center-Based Infant)

Year	Infant	Toddler	Preschool	School Age
2008	$6,309	$6,309	$5,078	$5,162
2009	$5,337	$5,337	$4,956	$5,124
2010	$5,830	$5,830	$5,442	$5,526
2011	$6,322	$6,322	$5,927	$5,927
2012	$6,622	$6,622	$6,180	$6,017
2013	$6,921	$6,921	$6,433	$6,107
2014	$7,370	$7,370	$6,495	$6,611
2015	$7,819	$7,819	$6,557	$7,115
2016	$8,044	$8,044	$6,849	$6,985
2017	$8,270	$8,270	$7,141	$6,855
2018	$8,495	$8,495	$7,433	$6,726
2019	$8,408	$8,408	$7,617	$7,003
2020	$8,320	$8,320	$7,800	$7,280
2021	$8,233	$8,233	$7,984	$7,557
2022	$8,145	$8,167	$8,167	$7,834

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Dickinson County, MI? ▼

In Dickinson County, MI, center-based infant care costs $8,145/year. Family childcare for infants is $8,320/year. Preschool center-based care costs $8,167/year.

Is childcare affordable in Dickinson County, MI? ▼

Center-based infant care in Dickinson County, MI costs 13.7% of the median household income ($59,651). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 6.7 percentage points.

Are childcare costs rising in Dickinson County, MI? ▼

From 2022 to 2008, center-based infant care in Dickinson County, MI changed from $8,145 to $6,309 (-22.5%).

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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.