Daycare Cost in San Mateo County, CA
Childcare pricing data for San Mateo County, California (2022). Population: 754,250.
Compared to California Average
Center-based infant care in San Mateo County costs $28,837/year, which is $10,917 more (61% above average) compared to the California average of $17,920/year.
All Childcare Prices
| Care Type | Weekly | Annual (52 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $555/week | $28,837 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $397/week | $20,655 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $437/week | $22,733 |
| Family Infant | $375/week | $19,501 |
| Family Toddler | $357/week | $18,567 |
| Family Preschool | $396/week | $20,595 |
Affordability Context
The median household income in San Mateo County is $149,907. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of household income. At 19%, center-based infant care in San Mateo County exceeds this threshold.
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Other Counties in California
Counties with similar daycare costs to San Mateo County.
| County | Center Infant (yr) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Marin County | $28,504 | $333 less |
| Santa Clara County | $27,411 | $1,426 less |
| Alameda County | $26,827 | $2,010 less |
| San Francisco County | $31,544 | +$2,707 |
| Contra Costa County | $25,052 | $3,785 less |