Childcare Costs
What Does Childcare Actually Cost?
Real costs for daycare, nannies, and in-home care — by state, county, and zip code. Government data + crowdsourced reports.
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Gov
Government Data
National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP) from the US Department of Labor. Median costs across all 3,143 counties, updated annually.
Community
Crowdsourced
Real costs submitted by parents. Includes zip-level detail, specific providers, and current 2026 pricing that government data hasn't caught up to yet.
Types
All Care Types
Centers, in-home daycare, nannies, and au pairs. Filter by infant, toddler, preschool, or school-age. See what's actually available in your area.