Daycare Cost in New Orleans
Average childcare prices across 4 counties in the New Orleans metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In New Orleans, center-based infant care averages $7,974/year while family childcare averages $7,020/year — a difference of $954.
Affordability
Daycare in New Orleans costs 13% of the area median household income ($61,786). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs Louisiana state average: Center-based infant care in New Orleans is $577 more than the statewide average of $7,397/year.
Cost Range Across New Orleans
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Tammany Parish | $8,234 | $7,972 | $7,627 | $7,280 | +$260 |
| Orleans Parish | $7,887 | $7,540 | $7,284 | $6,933 | ~avg |
| Jefferson Parish | $7,887 | $7,540 | $7,284 | $6,933 | ~avg |
| St. Bernard Parish | $7,887 | $7,540 | $7,284 | $6,933 | ~avg |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $7,974 | $665 | $153 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $7,648 | $637 | $147 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $7,370 | $614 | $142 |
| Family Infant | $7,020 | $585 | $135 |
| Family Toddler | $7,020 | $585 | $135 |
| Family Preschool | $7,020 | $585 | $135 |
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