Daycare Cost in Santa Cruz County, CA
Childcare pricing data for Santa Cruz County, California (2022). Population: 268,571.
Compared to California Average
Center-based infant care in Santa Cruz County costs $24,798/year, which is $6,878 more (38% above average) compared to the California average of $17,920/year.
All Childcare Prices
| Care Type | Weekly | Annual (52 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $477/week | $24,798 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $326/week | $16,941 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $256/week | $13,292 |
| Family Infant | $408/week | $21,200 |
| Family Toddler | $335/week | $17,399 |
| Family Preschool | $314/week | $16,324 |
Affordability Context
The median household income in Santa Cruz County is $104,409. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers childcare affordable when it costs no more than 7% of household income. At 24%, center-based infant care in Santa Cruz County exceeds this threshold.
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Other Counties in California
Counties with similar daycare costs to Santa Cruz County.
| County | Center Infant (yr) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Contra Costa County | $25,052 | +$254 |
| Santa Barbara County | $23,532 | $1,266 less |
| El Dorado County | $23,398 | $1,400 less |
| Placer County | $23,344 | $1,454 less |
| Alameda County | $26,827 | +$2,029 |