Daycare Cost in Tulsa
Average childcare prices across 4 counties in the Tulsa metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Tulsa, center-based infant care averages $11,290/year while family childcare averages $8,194/year — a difference of $3,096.
Affordability
Daycare in Tulsa costs 16% of the area median household income ($69,320). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs Oklahoma state average: Center-based infant care in Tulsa is $624 more than the statewide average of $10,666/year.
Cost Range Across Tulsa
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagoner County | $11,433 | $9,889 | $9,889 | $8,298 | ~avg |
| Rogers County | $11,394 | $9,855 | $9,855 | $8,270 | ~avg |
| Tulsa County | $11,247 | $9,732 | $9,732 | $8,160 | ~avg |
| Creek County | $11,086 | $9,584 | $9,584 | $8,049 | $204 less |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $11,290 | $941 | $217 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $9,765 | $814 | $188 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $9,765 | $814 | $188 |
| Family Infant | $8,194 | $683 | $158 |
| Family Toddler | $7,529 | $627 | $145 |
| Family Preschool | $7,529 | $627 | $145 |
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