Daycare Cost in Buncombe County, NC
Childcare pricing data for Buncombe County, North Carolina (2022). Population: 269,449.
Compared to North Carolina Average
Center-based infant care in Buncombe County costs $9,920/year, which is $433 more (5% above average) compared to the North Carolina average of $9,487/year.
All Childcare Prices
| Care Type | Weekly | Annual (52 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $191/week | $9,920 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $165/week | $8,579 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $175/week | $9,099 |
| Family Infant | $177/week | $9,223 |
| Family Toddler | $160/week | $8,319 |
| Family Preschool | $138/week | $7,200 |
Affordability Context
The median household income in Buncombe County is $66,531. 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 Buncombe County exceeds this threshold.
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Other Counties in North Carolina
Counties with similar daycare costs to Buncombe County.
| County | Center Infant (yr) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Randolph County | $9,935 | +$15 |
| Edgecombe County | $9,904 | $16 less |
| Moore County | $9,817 | $103 less |
| Transylvania County | $9,791 | $129 less |
| Henderson County | $10,114 | +$194 |