Daycare Cost in Penobscot County, ME
Childcare pricing data for Penobscot County, Maine (2022). Population: 152,640.
Compared to Maine Average
Center-based infant care in Penobscot County costs $13,295/year, which is $1,970 more (17% above average) compared to the Maine average of $11,325/year.
All Childcare Prices
| Care Type | Weekly | Annual (52 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $256/week | $13,295 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $204/week | $10,591 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $188/week | $9,793 |
| Family Infant | $183/week | $9,533 |
| Family Toddler | $180/week | $9,360 |
| Family Preschool | $160/week | $8,320 |
Affordability Context
The median household income in Penobscot County is $59,438. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of household income. At 22%, center-based infant care in Penobscot County exceeds this threshold.
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Other Counties in Maine
Counties with similar daycare costs to Penobscot County.
| County | Center Infant (yr) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | $13,087 | $208 less |
| York County | $13,607 | +$312 |
| Kennebec County | $11,960 | $1,335 less |
| Hancock County | $11,908 | $1,387 less |
| Washington County | $11,908 | $1,387 less |