Daycare Cost in San Luis Obispo County, CA

Childcare pricing data for San Luis Obispo County, California (2022). Population: 281,712.

$18,786
Center infant (annual)
$12,793
Family infant (annual)
21%
of median household income

Compared to California Average

Center-based infant care in San Luis Obispo County costs $18,786/year, which is $866 more (5% above average) compared to the California average of $17,920/year.

All Childcare Prices

Care Type Weekly Annual (52 weeks)
Center-Based Infant $361/week $18,786
Center-Based Toddler $232/week $12,040
Center-Based Preschool $272/week $14,167
Family Infant $246/week $12,793
Family Toddler $209/week $10,882
Family Preschool $214/week $11,129

Affordability Context

The median household income in San Luis Obispo County is $90,158. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of household income. At 21%, center-based infant care in San Luis Obispo County exceeds this threshold.

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Other Counties in California

Counties with similar daycare costs to San Luis Obispo County.

County Center Infant (yr) Difference
Inyo County $18,765 $21 less
Yuba County $18,987 +$201
Humboldt County $19,044 +$258
Alpine County $18,509 $277 less
Butte County $18,410 $376 less