Daycare Cost in Anchorage
Average childcare prices across 2 counties in the Anchorage metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Anchorage, center-based infant care averages $15,888/year while family childcare averages $12,360/year — a difference of $3,528.
Affordability
Daycare in Anchorage costs 17% of the area median household income ($91,083). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs Alaska state average: Center-based infant care in Anchorage is $38 less than the statewide average of $15,926/year.
Cost Range Across Anchorage
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Municipality | $18,819 | $17,533 | $15,067 | $13,500 | +$2,931 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | $12,957 | $12,436 | $12,020 | $11,220 | $2,931 less |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $15,888 | $1,324 | $306 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $14,985 | $1,249 | $288 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $13,544 | $1,129 | $260 |
| Family Infant | $12,360 | $1,030 | $238 |
| Family Toddler | $11,602 | $967 | $223 |
| Family Preschool | $11,435 | $953 | $220 |
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