Family & Education, Michigan

Babysitter cost in Grand Rapids, MI

A typical Babysitter figure in Grand Rapids is about $17 per hour, about 8% below the national figure of $18.

Typical cost

Typical in Grand Rapids

$17

per hour

On the low end
$11
On the high end
$28

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Grand 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
Grand Rapids, MI$17
$11 to $28
National typical$18
$12 to $30
Detroit, MI$16
$11 to $27
Lansing, MI$16
$11 to $27
Ann Arbor, MI$18
$12 to $30
Athens, GA$15
$10 to $26
Cartersville, GA$16
$11 to $26

Other Family & Education costs in Grand Rapids

Questions people ask

Babysitter in Grand Rapids: what does it cost?

In Grand Rapids, MI, Babysitter typically costs about $17 per hour, with most prices between $11 and $28.

Why is Grand Rapids lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Babysitter earn in Grand Rapids, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Grand Rapids about 8% 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.