Daycare Cost in Lake County, IL
Childcare pricing data for Lake County, Illinois (2022). Population: 713,159.
$15,881
Center infant (annual)
$10,804
Family infant (annual)
15%
of median household income
Compared to Illinois Average
Center-based infant care in Lake County costs $15,881/year, which is $3,623 more (30% above average) compared to the Illinois average of $12,258/year.
All Childcare Prices
| Care Type | Weekly | Annual (52 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $305/week | $15,881 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $247/week | $12,827 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $236/week | $12,263 |
| Family Infant | $208/week | $10,804 |
| Family Toddler | $194/week | $10,066 |
| Family Preschool | $176/week | $9,159 |
Affordability Context
The median household income in Lake County is $104,553. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of household income. At 15%, center-based infant care in Lake County exceeds this threshold.
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Other Counties in Illinois
Counties with similar daycare costs to Lake County.
| County | Center Infant (yr) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Will County | $15,825 | $56 less |
| Champaign County | $16,092 | +$211 |
| Knox County | $16,161 | +$280 |
| McLean County | $16,311 | +$430 |
| McHenry County | $16,408 | +$527 |