Family & Education, South Carolina
Babysitter cost in Columbia, SC
A typical Babysitter figure in Columbia is about $21 per hour, about 14% below the national figure of $24.
Typical cost
Typical in Columbia
$21
per hour
Fair price range: $16 to $28
- On the low end
- $16
- On the high end
- $28
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Columbia. Not a quote.
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How prices have moved
Up 3.1%past year
Up 23.9%over five years
What moves the price
- Number of kids
- Late night
- Date-night demand
- First aid
- Transportation
Ways to pay less
- Use a regular sitter
- Pay for a 4-hour minimum only if required
- Share sitters
- Ask about extra-kid rates
- Book early
Babysitter in similar cities
| Place | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | $21 | $16 to $28 |
| National typical | $24 | $18 to $32 |
| Greenville, SC | $21 | $16 to $28 |
| Charleston, SC | $24 | $18 to $32 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $24 | $18 to $31 |
| Des Moines, IA | $21 | $16 to $28 |
| Greensboro, NC | $21 | $16 to $28 |
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Questions people ask
Babysitter in Columbia: what does it cost?
In Columbia, SC, Babysitter typically costs about $21 per hour, with most prices between $16 and $28.
Why is Columbia lower than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Babysitter earn in Columbia, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Columbia about 14% 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.