Daycare Cost in McAllen
Average childcare prices across 2 counties in the McAllen metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In McAllen, center-based infant care averages $7,488/year while family childcare averages $6,812/year — a difference of $676.
Affordability
Daycare in McAllen costs 18% of the area median household income ($42,675). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs Texas state average: Center-based infant care in McAllen is $79 less than the statewide average of $7,567/year.
Cost Range Across McAllen
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo County | $7,488 | $7,072 | $6,916 | $6,812 | ~avg |
| Starr County | $7,488 | $7,072 | $6,916 | $6,812 | ~avg |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $7,488 | $624 | $144 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $7,072 | $589 | $136 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $6,916 | $576 | $133 |
| Family Infant | $6,812 | $568 | $131 |
| Family Toddler | $6,552 | $546 | $126 |
| Family Preschool | $6,448 | $537 | $124 |
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