Family & Education, Pennsylvania

Childcare Center cost in Scranton, PA

A typical Childcare Center figure in Scranton is about $1,205 per month, about 14% below the national figure of $1,400.

Typical cost

Typical in Scranton

$1,205

per month

On the low end
$688
On the high end
$2,065

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Scranton. 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
Scranton, PA$1,205
$688 to $2,065
National typical$1,400
$800 to $2,400
Erie, PA$1,205
$688 to $2,065
Allentown, PA$1,300
$744 to $2,230
Pittsburgh, PA$1,260
$720 to $2,160
Akron, OH$1,190
$680 to $2,040
Cedartown, GA$1,135
$648 to $1,945

Other Family & Education costs in Scranton

Questions people ask

Childcare Center in Scranton: what does it cost?

In Scranton, PA, Childcare Center typically costs about $1,205 per month, with most prices between $688 and $2,065.

Why is Scranton lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Childcare Center earn in Scranton, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Scranton about 14% below 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.