Daycare Cost in San Diego
Average childcare prices across 1 counties in the San Diego metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In San Diego, center-based infant care averages $19,719/year while family childcare averages $13,045/year — a difference of $6,674.
Affordability
Daycare in San Diego costs 20% of the area median household income ($96,974). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs California state average: Center-based infant care in San Diego is $1,799 more than the statewide average of $17,920/year.
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego County | $19,719 | $13,999 | $12,616 | $13,045 | ~avg |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $19,719 | $1,643 | $379 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $13,999 | $1,167 | $269 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $12,616 | $1,051 | $243 |
| Family Infant | $13,045 | $1,087 | $251 |
| Family Toddler | $12,380 | $1,032 | $238 |
| Family Preschool | $12,380 | $1,032 | $238 |
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