Family & Education, Michigan

Babysitter cost in Lansing, MI

A typical Babysitter figure in Lansing is about $16 per hour, about 11% below the national figure of $18.

Typical cost

Typical in Lansing

$16

per hour

On the low end
$11
On the high end
$27

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Lansing. 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
Lansing, MI$16
$11 to $27
National typical$18
$12 to $30
Detroit, MI$16
$11 to $27
Grand Rapids, MI$17
$11 to $28
Ann Arbor, MI$18
$12 to $30
Augusta, GA$15
$10 to $25
Birmingham, AL$16
$11 to $26

Other Family & Education costs in Lansing

Questions people ask

Babysitter in Lansing: what does it cost?

In Lansing, MI, Babysitter typically costs about $16 per hour, with most prices between $11 and $27.

Why is Lansing lower than the national price?

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