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Compare Daycare Costs: Pick Any 2 Cities

Choose two cities below for a side-by-side breakdown of infant, toddler, and preschool costs. A common use: comparing where you live now vs. where you're thinking of moving.

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Daycare costs vary sharply between cities — infant center-based care runs $780/month in Memphis but $2,900/month in San Francisco. For families considering a move, the daycare cost gap often rivals the housing cost gap.

These comparisons use ACF Child Care Market Rate Survey data adjusted for metro-area cost-of-living using HUD FMR and BLS wage data. Figures reflect 2026 estimates for licensed center-based care.

Want the full city breakdown? See daycare costs for 100 US cities or compare costs by state.