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Childcare Center cost in Cedar Rapids, IA

A typical Childcare Center figure in Cedar Rapids is about $1,160 per month, about 17% below the national figure of $1,400.

Typical cost

Typical in Cedar Rapids

$1,160

per month

Fair price range: $664 to $1,990

On the low end
$664
On the high end
$1,990

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Cedar Rapids. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 4.0%past year

Up 27.0%over five years

How prices for day care and preschool have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Day care and preschool, CUUR0000SEEB03), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Age
  2. Full vs part time
  3. Location
  4. Teacher ratios
  5. Meals

Ways to pay less

  1. Use employer dependent care FSA
  2. Consider a nanny share
  3. Look at co-ops
  4. Ask about sibling discounts
  5. Tour licensed centers

Childcare Center in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Cedar Rapids, IA$1,160
$664 to $1,990
National typical$1,400
$800 to $2,400
Des Moines, IA$1,225
$700 to $2,100
Augusta, GA$1,175
$672 to $2,015
Birmingham, AL$1,205
$688 to $2,065
Calhoun, GA$1,150
$656 to $1,970
Corpus Christi, TX$1,150
$656 to $1,970

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Questions people ask

Childcare Center in Cedar Rapids: what does it cost?

In Cedar Rapids, IA, Childcare Center typically costs about $1,160 per month, with most prices between $664 and $1,990.

Why is Cedar Rapids lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Childcare Center earn in Cedar Rapids, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Cedar Rapids about 17% 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.