Daycare Cost in Orange County, NC
Childcare pricing data for Orange County, North Carolina (2022). Population: 145,919.
Compared to North Carolina Average
Center-based infant care in Orange County costs $18,453/year, which is $8,966 more (95% above average) compared to the North Carolina average of $9,487/year.
All Childcare Prices
| Care Type | Weekly | Annual (52 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $355/week | $18,453 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $292/week | $15,202 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $199/week | $10,326 |
| Family Infant | $271/week | $14,075 |
| Family Toddler | $226/week | $11,760 |
| Family Preschool | $223/week | $11,621 |
Affordability Context
The median household income in Orange County is $85,785. 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 Orange County exceeds this threshold.
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Other Counties in North Carolina
Counties with similar daycare costs to Orange County.
| County | Center Infant (yr) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Durham County | $16,487 | $1,966 less |
| Wake County | $15,979 | $2,474 less |
| Mecklenburg County | $14,774 | $3,679 less |
| Cabarrus County | $13,392 | $5,061 less |
| Union County | $12,906 | $5,547 less |