Family & Education, Iowa

Babysitter cost in Cedar Rapids, IA

A typical Babysitter figure in Cedar Rapids is about $20 per hour, about 17% below the national figure of $24.

Typical cost

Typical in Cedar Rapids

$20

per hour

On the low end
$15
On the high end
$27

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Cedar Rapids. Not a quote.

What moves the price

  1. Number of kids
  2. Late night
  3. Date-night demand
  4. First aid
  5. Transportation

Ways to pay less

  1. Use a regular sitter
  2. Pay for a 4-hour minimum only if required
  3. Share sitters
  4. Ask about extra-kid rates
  5. Book early

Babysitter in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Cedar Rapids, IA$20
$15 to $27
National typical$24
$18 to $32
Des Moines, IA$21
$16 to $28
Augusta, GA$20
$15 to $27
Birmingham, AL$21
$16 to $28
Calhoun, GA$20
$15 to $26
Corpus Christi, TX$20
$15 to $26

Other Family & Education costs in Cedar Rapids

Questions people ask

Babysitter in Cedar Rapids: what does it cost?

In Cedar Rapids, IA, Babysitter typically costs about $20 per hour, with most prices between $15 and $27.

Why is Cedar Rapids lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Babysitter earn in Cedar Rapids, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Cedar Rapids about 17% below the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.