Childcare Costs in Perquimans County, NC

FIPS: 37143 · Data year: 2022

Center-based infant care in Perquimans County, NC costs $10,246/year, while family childcare is $6,450/year. This represents 17.2% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.

$10,246

Center Infant/yr

$6,450

Family Infant/yr

$59,401

Median Income

17.2%

% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group	Center-Based	Family Childcare	Difference
Infant	$10,246	$6,450	+$3,796
Toddler	$9,342	$5,725	+$3,617
Preschool	$6,228	$5,475	+$753
School Age	$3,374	$3,168	+$206

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $10,246

Toddler $9,342

Preschool $6,228

School Age $3,374

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: $10,246

Median household income: $59,401

Cost as % of income: 17.2%

7% affordability threshold: $4,158/year

Cost History (Center-Based Infant)

Year	Infant	Toddler	Preschool	School Age
2008	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2009	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2010	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2011	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2012	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2013	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2014	$8,195	$7,373	$7,770	$5,995
2015	$8,291	$7,674	$7,258	$5,599
2016	$8,647	$7,976	$6,745	$5,204
2017	$9,003	$8,278	$6,232	$4,808
2018	$9,359	$8,579	$5,719	$4,413
2019	$9,716	$8,881	$5,207	$4,017
2020	$10,072	$9,183	$4,694	$3,622
2021	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2022	$10,246	$9,342	$6,228	$3,374

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Perquimans County, NC? ▼

In Perquimans County, NC, center-based infant care costs $10,246/year. Family childcare for infants is $6,450/year. Preschool center-based care costs $6,228/year.

Is childcare affordable in Perquimans County, NC? ▼

Center-based infant care in Perquimans County, NC costs 17.2% of the median household income ($59,401). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 10.2 percentage points.

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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.