Daycare Cost in Rutherford County, NC

Childcare pricing data for Rutherford County, North Carolina (2022). Population: 64,680.

$8,377
Center infant (annual)
$7,363
Family infant (annual)
17%
of median household income

Compared to North Carolina Average

Center-based infant care in Rutherford County costs $8,377/year, which is $1,110 less (12% below average) compared to the North Carolina average of $9,487/year.

All Childcare Prices

Care Type Weekly Annual (52 weeks)
Center-Based Infant $161/week $8,377
Center-Based Toddler $142/week $7,386
Center-Based Preschool $113/week $5,860
Family Infant $142/week $7,363
Family Toddler $108/week $5,615
Family Preschool $113/week $5,883

Affordability Context

The median household income in Rutherford County is $50,512. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of household income. At 17%, center-based infant care in Rutherford County exceeds this threshold.

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Other Counties in North Carolina

Counties with similar daycare costs to Rutherford County.

County Center Infant (yr) Difference
Vance County $8,351 $26 less
Pasquotank County $8,286 $91 less
Alexander County $8,263 $114 less
Anson County $8,254 $123 less
Cleveland County $8,254 $123 less