Family & Education, California

Babysitter cost in San Diego, CA

A typical Babysitter figure in San Diego is about $29 per hour, about 18% above the national figure of $24.

Typical cost

Typical in San Diego

$29

per hour

On the low end
$21
On the high end
$38

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in San Diego. 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
San Diego, CA$29
$21 to $38
National typical$24
$18 to $32
Glendale, CA$29
$21 to $38
Hayward, CA$30
$23 to $40
Torrance, CA$29
$21 to $38
Alpharetta, GA$25
$19 to $33
Boulder, CO$30
$22 to $40

Other Family & Education costs in San Diego

Questions people ask

Babysitter in San Diego: what does it cost?

In San Diego, CA, Babysitter typically costs about $29 per hour, with most prices between $21 and $38.

Why is San Diego higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Babysitter earn in San Diego, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put San Diego about 18% 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.