County childcare costs · DOL NDCP 2022

Childcare costs in Green County, WI

Compiled by Plainchildcare Editorial, Childcare Costs Editorial Team

$10,920 a year for center-based infant care - 14.4% of the local median income, against a national average of $9,592.

All Wisconsin counties Rankings Methodology

Center-based infant care in Green County, WI costs $10,920/year, while family childcare is $8,060/year, according to the U.S. Department of Labor National Database of Childcare Prices. This represents 14.4% of the median household income - exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold. Toddler care at a center costs $9,880/year, and preschool-age care is $9,880/year.

Green County vs. the nation

At $10,920 a year for center-based infant care, Green County, WI is 14% above the national average of $9,592 - cheaper than 28% of the 2,662 U.S. counties we track, and that bill eats 14.4% of the local median income against the 7% the federal government calls affordable.

Infant care (center)
$10,920/yr: Vs. national avg
+14%: National rank
#1,905 cheapest of 2,662: Share of income
14.4%

Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices (2022). Median income: U.S. Census ACS 5-year.

$10,920
Center Infant/yr: $8,060
Family Infant/yr: $76,080
Median Income: 14.4%
% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group	Center-Based	Family Childcare	Difference
Infant	$10,920	$8,060	+$2,860
Toddler	$9,880	$7,800	+$2,080
Preschool	$9,880	$7,800	+$2,080
School Age	$8,528	$7,280	+$1,248

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $10,920

Toddler $9,880

Preschool $9,880

School Age $8,528

Where Green County ranks on infant-care cost

Center-based infant care, every U.S. county with reported prices

$10,920 more affordable than 28% of 2,662 US counties

Each bar is a $2.5K-wide band; taller bars hold more US counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices · 2022

What These Numbers Mean for Green County Families

Household affordability in Green County tracks against a median income of $76,080, putting infant center care at 14.4% of gross income. The HHS benchmark is 7%, meaning the typical family here exceeds the federal affordability line by 7.4 points.Green County families generally find care more manageable than the national picture, though waitlists at licensed providers remain the real bottleneck.

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)

Here's how center-based infant care priced out from 2008 to 2022, across 15 years of NDCP survey data.

+18.3% since 2008

Infant center care: $9,230 → $10,920

$10,920/yr

Most recent annual cost (2022)

15 years

Data available (2008–2022)

2008

$9,230

2009

$9,230

2010

$12,740

2011

$8,112

2012

$9,750

2013

$9,035

2014

$8,320

2015

$13,416

2016

$11,778

2017

$10,140

2018

$10,660

2019

$10,725

2020

$10,790

2021

$10,855

2022

$10,920

View full data table (all care types) ▼

Year	Ctr Infant	Ctr Toddler	Ctr Preschool	Ctr School Age	Fam Infant	Fam Toddler
2008	$9,230	$7,865	$7,865	$7,020	$6,500	$5,720
2009	$9,230	$7,865	$7,865	$6,500	$6,240	$5,980
2010	$12,740	$11,232	$11,232	$7,020	$6,500	$6,240
2011	$8,112	$7,020	$7,020	$7,020	$6,500	$6,500
2012	$9,750	$8,320	$8,320	$7,670	$7,280	$6,500
2013	$9,035	$7,800	$7,800	$7,345	$7,540	$6,630
2014	$8,320	$7,280	$7,280	$7,020	$7,800	$6,760
2015	$13,416	$11,856	$11,856	$7,020	$6,760	$6,760
2016	$11,778	$10,582	$10,582	$7,150	$7,020	$7,020
2017	$10,140	$9,308	$9,308	$7,280	$7,280	$7,280
2018	$10,660	$10,140	$10,140	$7,800	$8,320	$7,280
2019	$10,725	$10,075	$10,075	$7,982	$8,255	$7,410
2020	$10,790	$10,010	$10,010	$8,164	$8,190	$7,540
2021	$10,855	$9,945	$9,945	$8,346	$8,125	$7,670
2022	$10,920	$9,880	$9,880	$8,528	$8,060	$7,800

What this means for Green County families

Infant center care here takes 14.4% of the typical household income - above the HHS 7% affordability line.

At 14.4% of income, infant care exceeds the federal 7% affordability benchmark. Check whether your family qualifies for a CCDF subsidy, which can cap copayments at a sliding share of income. Check subsidy eligibility
Family childcare homes run $8,060/year for infants, about $2,860 less than a center. Weigh the trade-offs of each setting. Center vs. home care
See how Green County compares against the cheapest counties in Wisconsin. Cheapest in Wisconsin

NDCP figures are county-level survey medians for 2022, confirm current tuition and openings directly with providers and your state CCR&R agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Green County, WI? ▼

In Green County, WI, center-based infant care costs $10,920/year. Family childcare for infants is $8,060/year. Preschool center-based care costs $9,880/year.

Is childcare affordable in Green County, WI? ▼

In Green County, WI, families spend 14.4% of the $76,080 median household income on center-based infant care. HHS calls anything above 7% unaffordable. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 7.4 percentage points.

Are childcare costs rising in Green County, WI? ▼

From 2022 to 2008, center-based infant care in Green County, WI changed from $10,920 to $9,230 (-15.5%).

What is the cheapest childcare option in Green County, WI? ▼

Green County, WI families looking to save money usually pick family childcare over a center: $7,800/year for preschool versus $9,880/year at a center, a $2,080/year gap. Group sizes run smaller in a home-based setting.

How much does before- and after-school care cost in Green County, WI? ▼

Center-based before/after-school care for 6-12 year olds in Green County, WI runs $8,528/year and $7,280/year for family childcare, covering the gaps around the school day and summer break.