Daycare Cost in Anchorage Municipality, AK
Childcare pricing data for Anchorage Municipality, Alaska (2022). Population: 290,674.
Compared to Alaska Average
Center-based infant care in Anchorage Municipality costs $18,819/year, which is $2,893 more (18% above average) compared to the Alaska average of $15,926/year.
All Childcare Prices
| Care Type | Weekly | Annual (52 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $362/week | $18,819 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $337/week | $17,533 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $290/week | $15,067 |
| Family Infant | $260/week | $13,500 |
| Family Toddler | $234/week | $12,166 |
| Family Preschool | $229/week | $11,917 |
Affordability Context
The median household income in Anchorage Municipality is $95,731. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of household income. At 20%, center-based infant care in Anchorage Municipality exceeds this threshold.
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Other Counties in Alaska
Counties with similar daycare costs to Anchorage Municipality.
| County | Center Infant (yr) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | $20,551 | +$1,732 |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | $16,223 | $2,596 less |
| Kodiak Island Borough | $14,604 | $4,215 less |
| Sitka City and Borough | $24,413 | +$5,594 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | $12,957 | $5,862 less |