Daycare Cost in Santa Barbara County, CA
Childcare pricing data for Santa Barbara County, California (2022). Population: 445,213.
Compared to California Average
Center-based infant care in Santa Barbara County costs $23,532/year, which is $5,612 more (31% above average) compared to the California average of $17,920/year.
All Childcare Prices
| Care Type | Weekly | Annual (52 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $453/week | $23,532 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $309/week | $16,070 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $242/week | $12,590 |
| Family Infant | $363/week | $18,877 |
| Family Toddler | $305/week | $15,883 |
| Family Preschool | $286/week | $14,891 |
Affordability Context
The median household income in Santa Barbara County is $92,332. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of household income. At 25%, center-based infant care in Santa Barbara County exceeds this threshold.
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Other Counties in California
Counties with similar daycare costs to Santa Barbara County.
| County | Center Infant (yr) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado County | $23,398 | $134 less |
| Placer County | $23,344 | $188 less |
| Santa Cruz County | $24,798 | +$1,266 |
| Ventura County | $22,085 | $1,447 less |
| Solano County | $22,030 | $1,502 less |