Family & Education, South Carolina
Childcare Center cost in Columbia, SC
A typical Childcare Center figure in Columbia is about $1,205 per month, about 14% below the national figure of $1,400.
Typical cost
Typical in Columbia
$1,205
per month
- On the low end
- $688
- On the high end
- $2,065
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Columbia. Not a quote.
What moves the price
- Age
- Full vs part time
- Location
- Teacher ratios
- Meals
Ways to pay less
- Use employer dependent care FSA
- Consider a nanny share
- Look at co-ops
- Ask about sibling discounts
- Tour licensed centers
Childcare Center in similar cities
| Place | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | $1,205 | $688 to $2,065 |
| National typical | $1,400 | $800 to $2,400 |
| Greenville, SC | $1,225 | $700 to $2,100 |
| Charleston, SC | $1,380 | $788 to $2,365 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $1,360 | $776 to $2,330 |
| Des Moines, IA | $1,225 | $700 to $2,100 |
| Greensboro, NC | $1,220 | $696 to $2,090 |
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Questions people ask
Childcare Center in Columbia: what does it cost?
In Columbia, SC, Childcare Center typically costs about $1,205 per month, with most prices between $688 and $2,065.
Why is Columbia lower than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Childcare Center earn in Columbia, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Columbia about 14% 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.