Childcare Costs in Mason County, WA

FIPS: 53045 · Data year: 2022

Center-based infant care in Mason County, WA costs $18,580/year, while family childcare is $12,800/year. This represents 25.0% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.

$18,580

Center Infant/yr

$12,800

Family Infant/yr

$74,388

Median Income

25.0%

% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group	Center-Based	Family Childcare	Difference
Infant	$18,580	$12,800	+$5,780
Toddler	$12,944	$10,676	+$2,268
Preschool	$12,944	$10,676	+$2,268
School Age	$9,964	$9,900	+$64

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $18,580

Toddler $12,944

Preschool $12,944

School Age $9,964

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: $18,580

Median household income: $74,388

Cost as % of income: 25.0%

7% affordability threshold: $5,207/year

Cost History (Center-Based Infant)

Year	Infant	Toddler	Preschool	School Age
2008	$10,344	$8,712	$7,680	$5,412
2009	$11,532	$8,994	$8,148	$5,532
2010	$12,720	$9,276	$8,616	$5,652
2011	$12,534	$9,834	$8,904	$6,102
2012	$12,348	$10,392	$9,192	$6,552
2013	$15,786	$13,398	$11,076	$8,688
2014	$19,224	$16,404	$12,960	$10,824
2015	$17,643	$15,063	$12,156	$9,801
2016	$16,062	$13,722	$11,352	$8,778
2017	$14,481	$12,381	$10,548	$7,755
2018	$12,900	$11,040	$9,744	$6,732
2019	$14,320	$11,408	$10,544	$7,540
2020	$15,740	$11,776	$11,344	$8,348
2021	$17,160	$12,144	$12,144	$9,156
2022	$18,580	$12,944	$12,944	$9,964

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Mason County, WA? ▼

In Mason County, WA, center-based infant care costs $18,580/year. Family childcare for infants is $12,800/year. Preschool center-based care costs $12,944/year.

Is childcare affordable in Mason County, WA? ▼

Center-based infant care in Mason County, WA costs 25.0% of the median household income ($74,388). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 18.0 percentage points.

Are childcare costs rising in Mason County, WA? ▼

From 2022 to 2008, center-based infant care in Mason County, WA changed from $18,580 to $10,344 (-44.3%).

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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.