CostGuide

Family & Education, California

Childcare Center cost in San Francisco, CA

A typical Childcare Center figure in San Francisco is about $1,870 per month, about 34% above the national figure of $1,400.

Typical cost

Typical in San Francisco

$1,870

per month

On the low end
$1,070
On the high end
$3,205

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in San Francisco. 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
San Francisco, CA$1,870
$1,070 to $3,205
National typical$1,400
$800 to $2,400
San Jose, CA$1,885
$1,075 to $3,230
Sunnyvale, CA$1,870
$1,070 to $3,205
Santa Barbara, CA$1,710
$976 to $2,930
New York, NY$1,735
$992 to $2,975
Honolulu, HI$1,730
$988 to $2,965

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Questions people ask

Childcare Center in San Francisco: what does it cost?

In San Francisco, CA, Childcare Center typically costs about $1,870 per month, with most prices between $1,070 and $3,205.

Why is San Francisco higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Childcare Center earn in San Francisco, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put San Francisco about 34% 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.