Daycare Cost in Milwaukee
Average childcare prices across 4 counties in the Milwaukee metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Milwaukee, center-based infant care averages $13,754/year while family childcare averages $10,270/year — a difference of $3,484.
Affordability
Daycare in Milwaukee costs 16% of the area median household income ($86,283). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs Wisconsin state average: Center-based infant care in Milwaukee is $2,498 more than the statewide average of $11,256/year.
Cost Range Across Milwaukee
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee County | $15,236 | $13,455 | $13,455 | $11,440 | +$1,482 |
| Waukesha County | $15,236 | $13,455 | $13,455 | $11,440 | +$1,482 |
| Ozaukee County | $12,272 | $10,920 | $10,920 | $9,100 | $1,482 less |
| Washington County | $12,272 | $10,920 | $10,920 | $9,100 | $1,482 less |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $13,754 | $1,146 | $265 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $12,188 | $1,016 | $234 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $12,188 | $1,016 | $234 |
| Family Infant | $10,270 | $856 | $198 |
| Family Toddler | $9,620 | $802 | $185 |
| Family Preschool | $9,620 | $802 | $185 |
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