Daycare Cost in Raleigh
Average childcare prices across 4 counties in the Raleigh metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Raleigh, center-based infant care averages $13,533/year while family childcare averages $9,845/year — a difference of $3,688.
Affordability
Daycare in Raleigh costs 17% of the area median household income ($79,361). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs North Carolina state average: Center-based infant care in Raleigh is $4,046 more than the statewide average of $9,487/year.
Cost Range Across Raleigh
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham County | $16,487 | $12,452 | $9,795 | $11,867 | +$2,954 |
| Wake County | $15,979 | $13,061 | $9,809 | $11,260 | +$2,446 |
| Johnston County | $11,255 | $9,762 | $7,757 | $7,955 | $2,278 less |
| Franklin County | $10,411 | $7,732 | $6,959 | $8,298 | $3,122 less |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $13,533 | $1,128 | $260 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $10,752 | $896 | $207 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $8,580 | $715 | $165 |
| Family Infant | $9,845 | $820 | $189 |
| Family Toddler | $9,075 | $756 | $175 |
| Family Preschool | $8,716 | $726 | $168 |
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