Your Complete Guide to Childcare Costs in America
Find out exactly how much childcare costs in your state or city. Our comprehensive guides include daycare center prices, family daycare costs, nanny rates, and financial assistance programs available in your area.
Interactive Financial Calculators
Use our free calculators to plan your family finances:
Baby Cost Calculator
Estimate the total cost of baby’s first year including gear, diapers, feeding, and childcare.
Childcare Cost Calculator
Compare childcare costs by type, age group, and location to find the best option for your family.
Maternity Leave Calculator
Plan your income during maternity leave with PTO, disability, and state benefits.
Due Date Calculator
Calculate your due date and track important pregnancy milestones.
College Savings Calculator
See how much you need to save for your child’s college education.
Childcare Costs by State
Select your state to see detailed childcare cost information, including infant care, toddler care, preschool prices, and available financial assistance programs:
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Washington D.C.
Childcare Costs by City
Get city-specific childcare pricing for major metropolitan areas:
Top 20 Largest Cities
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Houston, TX
Phoenix, AZ
Philadelphia, PA
San Antonio, TX
San Diego, CA
Dallas, TX
San Jose, CA
Austin, TX
Jacksonville, FL
Fort Worth, TX
Columbus, OH
Charlotte, NC
San Francisco, CA
Indianapolis, IN
Seattle, WA
Denver, CO
Washington, DC
More Cities
Nashville, TN
Las Vegas, NV
Portland, OR
Detroit, MI
Atlanta, GA
Miami, FL
Minneapolis, MN
Tampa, FL
Orlando, FL
Cleveland, OH
Pittsburgh, PA
Cincinnati, OH
Raleigh, NC
Salt Lake City, UT
Kansas City, MO
St. Louis, MO
Milwaukee, WI
Baltimore, MD
New Orleans, LA
Honolulu, HI
Richmond, VA
Birmingham, AL
Louisville, KY
Memphis, TN
Oklahoma City, OK
Tucson, AZ
Albuquerque, NM
Omaha, NE
Boise, ID
Charleston, SC
Madison, WI
Des Moines, IA
Little Rock, AR
Jackson, MS
Data Sources: Our childcare cost data is compiled from the U.S. Department of Labor, Child Care Aware of America, and the Economic Policy Institute. Costs are updated annually and reflect 2025 averages.
