Family & Education, California

Childcare Center cost in Santa Barbara, CA

A typical Childcare Center figure in Santa Barbara is about $1,710 per month, about 22% above the national figure of $1,400.

Typical cost

Typical in Santa Barbara

$1,710

per month

On the low end
$976
On the high end
$2,930

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Santa Barbara. 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
Santa Barbara, CA$1,710
$976 to $2,930
National typical$1,400
$800 to $2,400
Berkeley, CA$1,815
$1,035 to $3,110
Fremont, CA$1,815
$1,035 to $3,110
Sunnyvale, CA$1,870
$1,070 to $3,205
Cambridge, MA$1,770
$1,010 to $3,035
Bellevue, WA$1,800
$1,030 to $3,085

Other Family & Education costs in Santa Barbara

Questions people ask

Childcare Center in Santa Barbara: what does it cost?

In Santa Barbara, CA, Childcare Center typically costs about $1,710 per month, with most prices between $976 and $2,930.

Why is Santa Barbara higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Childcare Center earn in Santa Barbara, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Santa Barbara about 22% 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.