Annual Cost (Center-based)
$17,500
% of Household Income
19.3%
Monthly Average
$1,458
Top 5 Most Expensive States
- Massachusetts $24,102
- California $22,430
- New York $21,840
- Washington $19,680
- Colorado $17,896
State Comparison
Annual Cost:
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vs National Avg:
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% of Median Income:
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Rank (1=most expensive):
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68
Weekly hours to afford childcare
63.8
2.1% less affordable
12.8M
With children under 5
Average Annual Childcare Costs By State (2024)
Cost Legend:
Under $5,200
$5,200 - $7,800
$7,800 - $10,400
$10,400 - $13,000
$13,000 - $15,600
$15.6k +