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
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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.