Childcare Costs in Escambia County, FL

FIPS: 12033 · Data year: 2022

Center-based infant care in Escambia County, FL costs $9,620/year, while family childcare is $8,648/year. This represents 15.6% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.

$9,620

Center Infant/yr

$8,648

Family Infant/yr

$61,642

Median Income

15.6%

% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group	Center-Based	Family Childcare	Difference
Infant	$9,620	$8,648	+$972
Toddler	$8,107	$6,851	+$1,256
Preschool	$7,540	$6,370	+$1,170
School Age	$6,240	$4,797	+$1,443

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $9,620

Toddler $8,107

Preschool $7,540

School Age $6,240

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: $9,620

Median household income: $61,642

Cost as % of income: 15.6%

7% affordability threshold: $4,315/year

Cost History (Center-Based Infant)

Year	Infant	Toddler	Preschool	School Age
2008	$6,443	$5,457	$5,194	$4,602
2009	$6,574	$5,654	$5,260	$4,821
2010	$6,810	$5,894	$5,447	$4,918
2011	$7,045	$6,134	$5,634	$5,014
2012	$7,281	$6,375	$5,822	$5,111
2013	$7,517	$6,615	$6,009	$5,207
2014	$7,534	$6,649	$6,018	$5,242
2015	$7,551	$6,683	$6,028	$5,276
2016	$7,809	$6,811	$6,193	$5,350
2017	$8,068	$6,938	$6,359	$5,424
2018	$8,326	$7,066	$6,524	$5,498
2019	$8,584	$7,194	$6,689	$5,572
2020	$8,842	$7,322	$6,855	$5,646
2021	$9,100	$7,449	$7,020	$5,720
2022	$9,620	$8,107	$7,540	$6,240

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Escambia County, FL? ▼

In Escambia County, FL, center-based infant care costs $9,620/year. Family childcare for infants is $8,648/year. Preschool center-based care costs $7,540/year.

Is childcare affordable in Escambia County, FL? ▼

Center-based infant care in Escambia County, FL costs 15.6% of the median household income ($61,642). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 8.6 percentage points.

Are childcare costs rising in Escambia County, FL? ▼

From 2022 to 2008, center-based infant care in Escambia County, FL changed from $9,620 to $6,443 (-33.0%).

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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.