Family & Education, Maine
Childcare Center cost in Portland, ME
A typical Childcare Center figure in Portland is about $1,520 per month, about 8% above the national figure of $1,400.
Typical cost
Typical in Portland
$1,520
per month
- On the low end
- $868
- On the high end
- $2,605
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Portland. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | $1,520 | $868 to $2,605 |
| National typical | $1,400 | $800 to $2,400 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $1,545 | $884 to $2,650 |
| Corona, CA | $1,590 | $908 to $2,725 |
| Denver, CO | $1,675 | $956 to $2,870 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | $1,475 | $844 to $2,530 |
| Sacramento, CA | $1,555 | $888 to $2,665 |
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Questions people ask
Childcare Center in Portland: what does it cost?
In Portland, ME, Childcare Center typically costs about $1,520 per month, with most prices between $868 and $2,605.
Why is Portland higher than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Childcare Center earn in Portland, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Portland about 8% 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.