Daycare Cost in Tucson
Average childcare prices across 1 counties in the Tucson metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Tucson, center-based infant care averages $13,000/year while family childcare averages $9,100/year — a difference of $3,900.
Affordability
Daycare in Tucson costs 20% of the area median household income ($64,323). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs Arizona state average: Center-based infant care in Tucson is $1,699 more than the statewide average of $11,301/year.
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pima County | $13,000 | $9,490 | $9,490 | $9,100 | ~avg |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $13,000 | $1,083 | $250 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $9,490 | $791 | $183 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $9,490 | $791 | $183 |
| Family Infant | $9,100 | $758 | $175 |
| Family Toddler | $9,100 | $758 | $175 |
| Family Preschool | $9,100 | $758 | $175 |
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