Daycare Cost in Ocean County, NJ
Childcare pricing data for Ocean County, New Jersey (2022). Population: 638,691.
$16,314
Center infant (annual)
$10,032
Family infant (annual)
20%
of median household income
Compared to New Jersey Average
Center-based infant care in Ocean County costs $16,314/year, which is $581 more (4% above average) compared to the New Jersey average of $15,733/year.
All Childcare Prices
| Care Type | Weekly | Annual (52 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $314/week | $16,314 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $303/week | $15,755 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $303/week | $15,755 |
| Family Infant | $193/week | $10,032 |
| Family Toddler | $195/week | $10,136 |
| Family Preschool | $182/week | $9,472 |
Affordability Context
The median household income in Ocean County is $82,379. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of household income. At 20%, center-based infant care in Ocean County exceeds this threshold.
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Other Counties in New Jersey
Counties with similar daycare costs to Ocean County.
| County | Center Infant (yr) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | $16,325 | +$11 |
| Monmouth County | $16,352 | +$38 |
| Bergen County | $16,521 | +$207 |
| Passaic County | $15,994 | $320 less |
| Hudson County | $16,758 | +$444 |