Daycare Cost in Memphis
Average childcare prices across 4 counties in the Memphis metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Memphis, center-based infant care averages $9,097/year while family childcare averages $6,948/year — a difference of $2,149.
Affordability
Daycare in Memphis costs 13% of the area median household income ($72,759). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs Tennessee state average: Center-based infant care in Memphis is $1,236 more than the statewide average of $7,861/year.
Cost Range Across Memphis
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | $11,007 | $7,610 | $7,610 | $8,060 | +$1,910 |
| Fayette County | $11,007 | $7,610 | $7,610 | $8,060 | +$1,910 |
| DeSoto County | $7,564 | $7,057 | $6,433 | N/A | $1,533 less |
| Tipton County | $6,811 | $5,720 | $5,720 | $4,723 | $2,286 less |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $9,097 | $758 | $175 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $6,999 | $583 | $135 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $6,843 | $570 | $132 |
| Family Infant | $6,948 | $579 | $134 |
| Family Toddler | $6,137 | $511 | $118 |
| Family Preschool | $6,137 | $511 | $118 |
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