Daycare Cost in Detroit
Average childcare prices across 5 counties in the Detroit metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Detroit, center-based infant care averages $9,688/year while family childcare averages $10,811/year — a difference of $1,123.
Affordability
Daycare in Detroit costs 13% of the area median household income ($77,348). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs Michigan state average: Center-based infant care in Detroit is $2,243 more than the statewide average of $7,445/year.
Cost Range Across Detroit
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston County | $11,269 | $11,269 | $9,050 | $11,565 | +$1,581 |
| Oakland County | $10,211 | $10,211 | $9,206 | $14,325 | +$523 |
| Macomb County | $9,303 | $9,303 | $9,211 | $9,942 | $385 less |
| Wayne County | $9,214 | $9,214 | $8,562 | $9,485 | $474 less |
| St. Clair County | $8,441 | $8,441 | $7,490 | $8,736 | $1,247 less |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $9,688 | $807 | $186 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $9,688 | $807 | $186 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $8,704 | $725 | $167 |
| Family Infant | $10,811 | $901 | $208 |
| Family Toddler | $10,618 | $885 | $204 |
| Family Preschool | $10,290 | $858 | $198 |
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