Daycare Cost in Charlotte
Average childcare prices across 5 counties in the Charlotte metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Charlotte, center-based infant care averages $11,821/year while family childcare averages $8,807/year — a difference of $3,014.
Affordability
Daycare in Charlotte costs 15% of the area median household income ($80,282). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs North Carolina state average: Center-based infant care in Charlotte is $2,334 more than the statewide average of $9,487/year.
Cost Range Across Charlotte
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County | $14,774 | $13,061 | $8,891 | $9,852 | +$2,953 |
| Cabarrus County | $13,392 | $10,623 | $8,929 | $9,047 | +$1,571 |
| Union County | $12,906 | $10,647 | $6,056 | $10,447 | +$1,085 |
| York County | $10,344 | $9,622 | $9,418 | $7,152 | $1,477 less |
| Gaston County | $7,687 | $6,939 | $5,624 | $7,539 | $4,134 less |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $11,821 | $985 | $227 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $10,178 | $848 | $196 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $7,784 | $649 | $150 |
| Family Infant | $8,807 | $734 | $169 |
| Family Toddler | $8,011 | $668 | $154 |
| Family Preschool | $7,922 | $660 | $152 |
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