Family & Education, Pennsylvania
Childcare Center cost in Philadelphia, PA
A typical Childcare Center figure in Philadelphia is about $1,450 per month, about 3% above the national figure of $1,400.
Typical cost
Typical in Philadelphia
$1,450
per month
- On the low end
- $828
- On the high end
- $2,485
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Philadelphia. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | $1,450 | $828 to $2,485 |
| National typical | $1,400 | $800 to $2,400 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $1,260 | $720 to $2,160 |
| Allentown, PA | $1,300 | $744 to $2,230 |
| Erie, PA | $1,205 | $688 to $2,065 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $1,405 | $804 to $2,410 |
| Everett, WA | $1,630 | $932 to $2,795 |
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Questions people ask
Childcare Center in Philadelphia: what does it cost?
In Philadelphia, PA, Childcare Center typically costs about $1,450 per month, with most prices between $828 and $2,485.
Why is Philadelphia higher than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Childcare Center earn in Philadelphia, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Philadelphia about 3% 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.