Childcare Costs in McLean County, ND
FIPS: 38055 · Data year: 2022
$11,184
Center Infant/yr
$8,219
Family Infant/yr
$80,556
Median Income
13.9%
% of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $11,184 | $8,219 |
| Toddler | $10,219 | $7,766 |
| Preschool | $9,468 | $7,812 |
| School Age | $9,175 | $8,014 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Infant $11,184
Toddler $10,219
Preschool $9,468
School Age $9,175
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: $11,184
Median household income: $80,556
Cost as % of income: 13.9%
7% affordability threshold: $5,639/year
Cost History (Center-Based Infant)
| Year | Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $5,481 |
| 2009 | $5,470 |
| 2010 | $5,560 |
| 2011 | $5,650 |
| 2012 | $5,986 |
| 2013 | $6,322 |
| 2014 | $6,659 |
| 2015 | $6,995 |
| 2016 | $7,070 |
| 2017 | $7,145 |
| 2018 | $7,953 |
| 2019 | $8,761 |
| 2020 | $9,569 |
| 2021 | $10,376 |
| 2022 | $11,184 |
More Data for McLean County
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau — National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP). Costs are annual estimates based on weekly median prices.