Family & Education, Michigan
Babysitter cost in Detroit, MI
A typical Babysitter figure in Detroit is about $21 per hour, about 11% below the national figure of $24.
Typical cost
Typical in Detroit
$21
per hour
- On the low end
- $16
- On the high end
- $29
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Detroit. Not a quote.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | $21 | $16 to $29 |
| National typical | $24 | $18 to $32 |
| Lansing, MI | $21 | $16 to $29 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $22 | $17 to $30 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $24 | $18 to $32 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $20 | $15 to $26 |
| Buffalo, NY | $23 | $17 to $30 |
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Questions people ask
Babysitter in Detroit: what does it cost?
In Detroit, MI, Babysitter typically costs about $21 per hour, with most prices between $16 and $29.
Why is Detroit lower than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Babysitter earn in Detroit, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Detroit about 11% 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.