Our Mission
ChildCareCostCalc.com was created with a simple goal: help American families estimate and plan for the real cost of child care. We understand that child care is one of the largest expenses in a family budget, and navigating the costs across different care types, states, and tax scenarios can be overwhelming.
Our free, easy-to-use calculators give families a clear picture of what to expect, so they can make informed decisions about their child care options.
Our Calculators
We offer six specialized calculators to address the most common child care planning needs:
- Child Care Cost Calculator — Estimate the average cost of center-based and family child care in your state.
- Nanny Cost Calculator — Calculate the true cost of hiring a nanny, including taxes and benefits.
- Nanny vs Daycare — Compare the costs of a nanny versus a daycare center side by side.
- Tax Savings Calculator — Estimate your potential savings from the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and Dependent Care FSA.
- Cross-State Cost Comparison — Compare child care costs across two different states.
- Subsidy Eligibility Calculator — Check if your family may qualify for child care subsidy programs.
Data Sources
Our cost estimates are based on data from trusted, publicly available sources:
- Child Care Aware of America — Their 2025 annual report provides state-by-state data on child care costs and availability.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) — Wage data for nannies and child care workers across different regions.
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) — Current tax rules for the Child and Dependent Care Credit, Dependent Care FSA limits, and employer-provided child care benefits.
- State and Local Agencies — Subsidy program eligibility guidelines and income thresholds.
Free & Private
All of our calculators are completely free to use with no registration required. We do not collect, store, or transmit any of the data you enter into our calculators. Everything runs locally in your browser. We use Google AdSense to support the site, but no personal information is shared with us or any third party.
Contact Us
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