Childcare Costs in Manitowoc County, WI

FIPS: 55071 · Data year: 2022

Center-based infant care in Manitowoc County, WI costs $12,272/year, while family childcare is $9,100/year. This represents 18.5% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.

$12,272

Center Infant/yr

$9,100

Family Infant/yr

$66,412

Median Income

18.5%

% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group	Center-Based	Family Childcare	Difference
Infant	$12,272	$9,100	+$3,172
Toddler	$10,920	$8,840	+$2,080
Preschool	$10,920	$8,840	+$2,080
School Age	$9,620	$8,320	+$1,300

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $12,272

Toddler $10,920

Preschool $10,920

School Age $9,620

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: $12,272

Median household income: $66,412

Cost as % of income: 18.5%

7% affordability threshold: $4,649/year

Cost History (Center-Based Infant)

Year	Infant	Toddler	Preschool	School Age
2008	$7,280	$7,020	$7,020	$6,760
2009	$8,840	$8,060	$8,060	$7,904
2010	$8,996	$8,320	$8,320	$8,060
2011	$9,048	$7,254	$7,254	$6,864
2012	$9,360	$8,580	$8,580	$7,904
2013	$9,100	$8,450	$8,450	$7,722
2014	$8,840	$8,320	$8,320	$7,540
2015	$9,880	$9,100	$9,100	$8,320
2016	$10,010	$9,230	$9,230	$8,840
2017	$10,140	$9,360	$9,360	$9,360
2018	$9,737	$9,568	$9,568	$8,655
2019	$10,371	$9,906	$9,906	$8,897
2020	$11,005	$10,244	$10,244	$9,138
2021	$11,638	$10,582	$10,582	$9,379
2022	$12,272	$10,920	$10,920	$9,620

Frequently Asked Questions

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

In Manitowoc County, WI, center-based infant care costs $12,272/year. Family childcare for infants is $9,100/year. Preschool center-based care costs $10,920/year.

Is childcare affordable in Manitowoc County, WI? ▼

Center-based infant care in Manitowoc County, WI costs 18.5% of the median household income ($66,412). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 11.5 percentage points.

Are childcare costs rising in Manitowoc County, WI? ▼

From 2022 to 2008, center-based infant care in Manitowoc County, WI changed from $12,272 to $7,280 (-40.7%).

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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.