Childcare Costs in Okaloosa County, FL

FIPS: 12091 · Data year: 2022

Center-based infant care in Okaloosa County, FL costs $11,700/year, while family childcare is $8,648/year. This represents 15.8% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.

$11,700

Center Infant/yr

$8,648

Family Infant/yr

$73,988

Median Income

15.8%

% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group	Center-Based	Family Childcare	Difference
Infant	$11,700	$8,648	+$3,052
Toddler	$9,620	$8,580	+$1,040
Preschool	$8,580	$8,580	$0
School Age	$7,020	$6,760	+$260

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $11,700

Toddler $9,620

Preschool $8,580

School Age $7,020

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: $11,700

Median household income: $73,988

Cost as % of income: 15.8%

7% affordability threshold: $5,179/year

Cost History (Center-Based Infant)

Year	Infant	Toddler	Preschool	School Age
2008	$6,355	$5,479	$5,040	$4,383
2009	$6,574	$5,698	$5,260	$4,383
2010	$6,855	$5,997	$5,400	$4,635
2011	$7,134	$6,296	$5,541	$4,887
2012	$7,415	$6,595	$5,682	$5,139
2013	$7,694	$6,894	$5,822	$5,391
2014	$7,895	$7,080	$5,934	$5,426
2015	$8,095	$7,265	$6,046	$5,460
2016	$8,436	$7,484	$6,382	$5,633
2017	$8,777	$7,703	$6,717	$5,807
2018	$9,118	$7,923	$7,053	$5,980
2019	$9,458	$8,142	$7,389	$6,153
2020	$9,799	$8,361	$7,725	$6,327
2021	$10,140	$8,580	$8,060	$6,500
2022	$11,700	$9,620	$8,580	$7,020

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Okaloosa County, FL? ▼

In Okaloosa County, FL, center-based infant care costs $11,700/year. Family childcare for infants is $8,648/year. Preschool center-based care costs $8,580/year.

Is childcare affordable in Okaloosa County, FL? ▼

Center-based infant care in Okaloosa County, FL costs 15.8% of the median household income ($73,988). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 8.8 percentage points.

Are childcare costs rising in Okaloosa County, FL? ▼

From 2022 to 2008, center-based infant care in Okaloosa County, FL changed from $11,700 to $6,355 (-45.7%).

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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.