Daycare Cost in San Francisco County, CA

Childcare pricing data for San Francisco County, California (2022). Population: 851,036.

$31,544
Center infant (annual)
$20,559
Family infant (annual)
23%
of median household income

Compared to California Average

Center-based infant care in San Francisco County costs $31,544/year, which is $13,624 more (76% above average) compared to the California average of $17,920/year.

All Childcare Prices

Care Type Weekly Annual (52 weeks)
Center-Based Infant $607/week $31,544
Center-Based Toddler $433/week $22,539
Center-Based Preschool $477/week $24,806
Family Infant $395/week $20,559
Family Toddler $369/week $19,204
Family Preschool $410/week $21,301

Affordability Context

The median household income in San Francisco County is $136,689. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of household income. At 23%, center-based infant care in San Francisco County exceeds this threshold.

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Other Counties in California

Counties with similar daycare costs to San Francisco County.

County Center Infant (yr) Difference
San Mateo County $28,837 $2,707 less
Marin County $28,504 $3,040 less
Santa Clara County $27,411 $4,133 less
Alameda County $26,827 $4,717 less
Contra Costa County $25,052 $6,492 less