Childcare Costs in Humboldt County, CA

FIPS: 06023 · Data year: 2022

Center-based infant care in Humboldt County, CA costs $19,044/year, while family childcare is $13,136/year. This represents 32.9% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.

$19,044

Center Infant/yr

$13,136

Family Infant/yr

$57,881

Median Income

32.9%

% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group	Center-Based	Family Childcare	Difference
Infant	$19,044	$13,136	+$5,908
Toddler	$12,040	$11,433	+$607
Preschool	$9,969	$10,616	$-647
School Age	$4,951	$9,246	$-4,295

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $19,044

Toddler $12,040

Preschool $9,969

School Age $4,951

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: $19,044

Median household income: $57,881

Cost as % of income: 32.9%

7% affordability threshold: $4,052/year

Cost History (Center-Based Infant)

Year	Infant	Toddler	Preschool	School Age
2008	$11,816	$8,280	$8,280	$7,217
2009	$12,794	$9,329	$9,329	$7,642
2010	$13,287	$9,660	$9,660	$7,863
2011	$13,781	$9,991	$9,991	$8,084
2012	$14,275	$10,322	$10,322	$8,305
2013	$14,389	$9,677	$9,677	$7,636
2014	$14,504	$9,031	$9,031	$6,966
2015	$14,068	$9,132	$9,132	$7,642
2016	$13,631	$9,232	$9,232	$8,318
2017	$14,556	$9,754	$9,754	$8,743
2018	$15,480	$10,276	$10,276	$9,168
2019	$16,404	$10,798	$10,798	$9,592
2020	$17,328	$11,320	$11,320	$10,017
2021	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2022	$19,044	$12,040	$9,969	$4,951

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Humboldt County, CA? ▼

In Humboldt County, CA, center-based infant care costs $19,044/year. Family childcare for infants is $13,136/year. Preschool center-based care costs $9,969/year.

Is childcare affordable in Humboldt County, CA? ▼

Center-based infant care in Humboldt County, CA costs 32.9% of the median household income ($57,881). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 25.9 percentage points.

Are childcare costs rising in Humboldt County, CA? ▼

From 2022 to 2008, center-based infant care in Humboldt County, CA changed from $19,044 to $11,816 (-38.0%).

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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.