Daycare Cost in Salt Lake City
Average childcare prices across 4 counties in the Salt Lake City metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Salt Lake City, center-based infant care averages $11,766/year while family childcare averages $8,745/year — a difference of $3,021.
Affordability
Daycare in Salt Lake City costs 13% of the area median household income ($91,213). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs Utah state average: Center-based infant care in Salt Lake City is $62 less than the statewide average of $11,828/year.
Cost Range Across Salt Lake City
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | $11,766 | $9,561 | $8,739 | $8,745 | ~avg |
| Utah County | $11,766 | $9,561 | $8,739 | $8,745 | ~avg |
| Davis County | $11,766 | $9,561 | $8,739 | $8,745 | ~avg |
| Weber County | $11,766 | $9,561 | $8,739 | $8,745 | ~avg |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $11,766 | $981 | $226 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $9,561 | $797 | $184 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $8,739 | $728 | $168 |
| Family Infant | $8,745 | $729 | $168 |
| Family Toddler | $8,100 | $675 | $156 |
| Family Preschool | $7,680 | $640 | $148 |
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