Daycare Cost in Sacramento
Average childcare prices across 4 counties in the Sacramento metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Sacramento, center-based infant care averages $21,229/year while family childcare averages $16,422/year — a difference of $4,807.
Affordability
Daycare in Sacramento costs 22% of the area median household income ($94,432). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs California state average: Center-based infant care in Sacramento is $3,309 more than the statewide average of $17,920/year.
Cost Range Across Sacramento
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado County | $23,398 | $15,088 | $11,838 | $19,335 | +$2,169 |
| Placer County | $23,344 | $15,419 | $12,098 | $20,243 | +$2,115 |
| Yolo County | $20,135 | $13,779 | $16,215 | $13,528 | $1,094 less |
| Sacramento County | $18,040 | $11,512 | $13,546 | $12,581 | $3,189 less |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $21,229 | $1,769 | $408 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $13,950 | $1,163 | $268 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $13,424 | $1,119 | $258 |
| Family Infant | $16,422 | $1,369 | $316 |
| Family Toddler | $13,722 | $1,144 | $264 |
| Family Preschool | $13,335 | $1,111 | $256 |
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