Childcare Costs in Leelanau County, MI

FIPS: 26089 · Data year: 2022

Center-based infant care in Leelanau County, MI costs $8,320/year, while family childcare is $9,003/year. This represents 10.1% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.

$8,320

Center Infant/yr

$9,003

Family Infant/yr

$82,345

Median Income

10.1%

% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group	Center-Based	Family Childcare	Difference
Infant	$8,320	$9,003	$-683
Toddler	$8,320	$9,003	$-683
Preschool	$8,091	$8,821	$-730
School Age	$7,280	$7,198	+$82

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $8,320

Toddler $8,320

Preschool $8,091

School Age $7,280

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: $8,320

Median household income: $82,345

Cost as % of income: 10.1%

7% affordability threshold: $5,764/year

Cost History (Center-Based Infant)

Year	Infant	Toddler	Preschool	School Age
2008	$8,379	$8,379	$6,658	$6,786
2009	$8,179	$8,179	$7,595	$7,851
2010	$8,725	$8,725	$8,143	$8,271
2011	$9,271	$9,271	$8,691	$8,691
2012	$9,646	$9,646	$9,002	$8,767
2013	$10,021	$10,021	$9,314	$8,842
2014	$10,263	$10,263	$9,062	$9,201
2015	$10,506	$10,506	$8,810	$9,560
2016	$10,930	$10,930	$9,309	$9,482
2017	$11,355	$11,355	$9,808	$9,403
2018	$11,779	$11,779	$10,306	$9,325
2019	$10,050	$10,050	$9,199	$8,303
2020	$8,320	$8,320	$8,091	$7,280
2021	$8,320	$8,320	$6,984	$6,258
2022	$8,320	$8,320	$8,091	$7,280

Frequently Asked Questions

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

In Leelanau County, MI, center-based infant care costs $8,320/year. Family childcare for infants is $9,003/year. Preschool center-based care costs $8,091/year.

Is childcare affordable in Leelanau County, MI? ▼

Center-based infant care in Leelanau County, MI costs 10.1% of the median household income ($82,345). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 3.1 percentage points.

Are childcare costs rising in Leelanau County, MI? ▼

From 2022 to 2008, center-based infant care in Leelanau County, MI changed from $8,320 to $8,379 (+0.7%).

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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.