Daycare Cost in Minneapolis
Average childcare prices across 5 counties in the Minneapolis metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Minneapolis, center-based infant care averages $20,280/year while family childcare averages $10,244/year — a difference of $10,036.
Affordability
Daycare in Minneapolis costs 21% of the area median household income ($95,735). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs Minnesota state average: Center-based infant care in Minneapolis is $8,558 more than the statewide average of $11,722/year.
Cost Range Across Minneapolis
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | $20,280 | $18,073 | $16,068 | $10,660 | ~avg |
| Ramsey County | $20,280 | $18,073 | $16,068 | $10,660 | ~avg |
| Anoka County | $20,280 | $18,073 | $16,068 | $8,580 | ~avg |
| Dakota County | $20,280 | $18,073 | $16,068 | $10,660 | ~avg |
| Washington County | $20,280 | $18,073 | $16,068 | $10,660 | ~avg |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $20,280 | $1,690 | $390 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $18,073 | $1,506 | $348 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $16,068 | $1,339 | $309 |
| Family Infant | $10,244 | $854 | $197 |
| Family Toddler | $9,031 | $753 | $174 |
| Family Preschool | $9,204 | $767 | $177 |
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