Childcare Cost by City Comparison
Estimate monthly childcare costs for one child and see what share of your income they take up.
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💡 Good to know
- Figures represent one child in full-time daycare, before any subsidies.
- Costs vary widely by provider type — center-based care vs. a nanny.
- Multiple children typically get a modest sibling discount, not modeled here.
Not sure where to start? Read how are these cost figures calculated? for our full methodology.