Childcare Costs in Sanilac County, MI

FIPS: 26151 · Data year: 2022

Center-based infant care in Sanilac County, MI costs $5,792/year, while family childcare is $8,627/year. This represents 10.4% of the median household income — exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold.

$5,792

Center Infant/yr

$8,627

Family Infant/yr

$55,740

Median Income

10.4%

% of Income (Infant)

Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group

Age Group	Center-Based	Family Childcare	Difference
Infant	$5,792	$8,627	$-2,835
Toddler	$6,342	$8,627	$-2,285
Preschool	$6,342	$8,357	$-2,015
School Age	$6,099	$7,442	$-1,343

Cost Comparison (Center-Based)

Infant $5,792

Toddler $6,342

Preschool $6,342

School Age $6,099

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: $5,792

Median household income: $55,740

Cost as % of income: 10.4%

7% affordability threshold: $3,902/year

Cost History (Center-Based Infant)

Year	Infant	Toddler	Preschool	School Age
2008	$6,541	$6,541	$5,293	$5,385
2009	$5,801	$5,801	$5,386	$5,569
2010	$6,206	$6,206	$5,792	$5,883
2011	$6,611	$6,611	$6,198	$6,198
2012	$6,785	$6,785	$6,333	$6,169
2013	$6,958	$6,958	$6,467	$6,140
2014	$7,093	$7,093	$6,264	$6,358
2015	$7,227	$7,227	$6,061	$6,576
2016	$7,505	$7,505	$6,392	$6,511
2017	$7,783	$7,783	$6,723	$6,446
2018	$8,061	$8,061	$7,053	$6,381
2019	$7,494	$7,494	$6,875	$6,311
2020	$6,926	$6,926	$6,698	$6,240
2021	$6,359	$6,520	$6,520	$6,169
2022	$5,792	$6,342	$6,342	$6,099

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost in Sanilac County, MI? ▼

In Sanilac County, MI, center-based infant care costs $5,792/year. Family childcare for infants is $8,627/year. Preschool center-based care costs $6,342/year.

Is childcare affordable in Sanilac County, MI? ▼

Center-based infant care in Sanilac County, MI costs 10.4% of the median household income ($55,740). The HHS affordability threshold is 7%. Childcare here exceeds the affordability threshold by 3.4 percentage points.

Are childcare costs rising in Sanilac County, MI? ▼

From 2022 to 2008, center-based infant care in Sanilac County, MI changed from $5,792 to $6,541 (+12.9%).

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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.