Family & Education, California
Babysitter cost in Santa Barbara, CA
A typical Babysitter figure in Santa Barbara is about $22 per hour, about 22% above the national figure of $18.
Typical cost
Typical in Santa Barbara
$22
per hour
- On the low end
- $15
- On the high end
- $37
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Santa Barbara. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara, CA | $22 | $15 to $37 |
| National typical | $18 | $12 to $30 |
| Berkeley, CA | $24 | $16 to $39 |
| Fremont, CA | $24 | $16 to $39 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $24 | $16 to $40 |
| Cambridge, MA | $23 | $15 to $38 |
| Bellevue, WA | $23 | $16 to $39 |
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Questions people ask
Babysitter in Santa Barbara: what does it cost?
In Santa Barbara, CA, Babysitter typically costs about $22 per hour, with most prices between $15 and $37.
Why is Santa Barbara higher than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Babysitter earn in Santa Barbara, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Santa Barbara about 22% 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.