Family & Education, New Jersey

Childcare Center cost in Jersey City, NJ

A typical Childcare Center figure in Jersey City is about $1,640 per month, about 17% above the national figure of $1,400.

Typical cost

Typical in Jersey City

$1,640

per month

On the low end
$936
On the high end
$2,810

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

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
Jersey City, NJ$1,640
$936 to $2,810
National typical$1,400
$800 to $2,400
Newark, NJ$1,555
$888 to $2,665
Elizabeth, NJ$1,525
$872 to $2,615
Paterson, NJ$1,510
$864 to $2,590
Thousand Oaks, CA$1,650
$944 to $2,830
Los Angeles, CA$1,675
$956 to $2,870

Other Family & Education costs in Jersey City

Questions people ask

Childcare Center in Jersey City: what does it cost?

In Jersey City, NJ, Childcare Center typically costs about $1,640 per month, with most prices between $936 and $2,810.

Why is Jersey City higher than the national price?

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