Family & Education, Maine
Babysitter cost in Portland, ME
A typical Babysitter figure in Portland is about $26 per hour, about 8% above the national figure of $24.
Typical cost
Typical in Portland
$26
per hour
- On the low end
- $20
- On the high end
- $35
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Portland. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | $26 | $20 to $35 |
| National typical | $24 | $18 to $32 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $27 | $20 to $36 |
| Corona, CA | $27 | $21 to $37 |
| Denver, CO | $29 | $22 to $38 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | $26 | $19 to $34 |
| Sacramento, CA | $27 | $20 to $36 |
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Questions people ask
Babysitter in Portland: what does it cost?
In Portland, ME, Babysitter typically costs about $26 per hour, with most prices between $20 and $35.
Why is Portland higher than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Babysitter earn in Portland, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Portland about 8% above 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.