106 US cities

Daycare Cost by US City

Average monthly daycare cost across major US cities. Side-by-side comparison of infant, toddler, and preschool prices. Updated 2024.

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Daycare is the biggest line item, but it's not the only one. Our 51 per-state guides pair daycare numbers with paid family leave rules, car seat laws, school cutoffs, and the year-one cost ranges those add up to.

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About this data: Costs are 2024 averages for full-time center-based care, drawn from state market surveys, BLS data, and aggregated Procare reports. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, center quality, and waitlist demand. Home-based daycare typically runs 20-30% less than center-based.

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