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Babysitter cost in Gainesville, FL

A typical Babysitter figure in Gainesville is about $22 per hour, about 9% below the national figure of $24.

Typical cost

Typical in Gainesville

$22

per hour

Fair price range: $17 to $29

On the low end
$17
On the high end
$29

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

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

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
Gainesville, FL$22
$17 to $29
National typical$24
$18 to $32
Tallahassee, FL$21
$16 to $29
Port St. Lucie, FL$23
$18 to $31
Lakeland, FL$22
$16 to $29
Allentown, PA$23
$17 to $30
Arlington, TX$22
$17 to $30

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Questions people ask

Babysitter in Gainesville: what does it cost?

In Gainesville, FL, Babysitter typically costs about $22 per hour, with most prices between $17 and $29.

Why is Gainesville lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Babysitter earn in Gainesville, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Gainesville about 9% 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.