Childcare Costs in Gogebic County, MI
FIPS: 26053 · Data year: 2022
$9,443
Center Infant/yr
$8,320
Family Infant/yr
$47,913
Median Income
19.7%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $9,443 | $8,320 |
| Toddler | $9,443 | $8,320 |
| Preschool | $9,302 | $7,800 |
| School Age | $8,862 | $7,280 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $9,443
Toddler $9,443
Preschool $9,302
School Age $8,862
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: $9,443
Median household income: $47,913
Cost as % of income: 19.7%
7% affordability threshold: $3,354/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $6,167 |
| 2009 | $5,313 |
| 2010 | $5,827 |
| 2011 | $6,340 |
| 2012 | $6,596 |
| 2013 | $6,851 |
| 2014 | $6,615 |
| 2015 | $6,379 |
| 2016 | $6,652 |
| 2017 | $6,924 |
| 2018 | $7,197 |
| 2019 | $7,759 |
| 2020 | $8,320 |
| 2021 | $8,882 |
| 2022 | $9,443 |
More Data for Gogebic County
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau — National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP). Costs are annual estimates based on weekly median prices.