Daycare Cost in San Antonio
Average childcare prices across 3 counties in the San Antonio metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In San Antonio, center-based infant care averages $8,892/year while family childcare averages $8,008/year — a difference of $884.
Affordability
Daycare in San Antonio costs 11% of the area median household income ($83,043). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs Texas state average: Center-based infant care in San Antonio is $1,325 more than the statewide average of $7,567/year.
Cost Range Across San Antonio
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexar County | $8,892 | $8,320 | $8,112 | $8,008 | ~avg |
| Comal County | $8,892 | $8,320 | $8,112 | $8,008 | ~avg |
| Guadalupe County | $8,892 | $8,320 | $8,112 | $8,008 | ~avg |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $8,892 | $741 | $171 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $8,320 | $693 | $160 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $8,112 | $676 | $156 |
| Family Infant | $8,008 | $667 | $154 |
| Family Toddler | $7,696 | $641 | $148 |
| Family Preschool | $7,592 | $633 | $146 |
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