Childcare Cost Calculators
50 free calculators — all 50 states
Estimate childcare costs by state including daycare, in-home care, and tax benefits like DCFSA and child tax credits.
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Alabama Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Alabama. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$13,004/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Alaska Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Alaska. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$18,583/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Arizona Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Arizona. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$15,085/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Arkansas Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Arkansas. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$13,136/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
California Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in California. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$20,989/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Colorado Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Colorado. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$15,513/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Connecticut Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Connecticut. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$16,649/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Delaware Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Delaware. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$14,981/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Florida Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Florida. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$15,173/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Georgia Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Georgia. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$13,786/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Hawaii Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Hawaii. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$28,531/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Idaho Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Idaho. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$14,421/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Illinois Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Illinois. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$14,229/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Indiana Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Indiana. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$13,358/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Iowa Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Iowa. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$13,299/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Kansas Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Kansas. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$12,738/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Kentucky Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Kentucky. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$13,328/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Louisiana Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Louisiana. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$13,446/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Maine Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Maine. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$16,147/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Maryland Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Maryland. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$17,033/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Massachusetts Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Massachusetts. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$19,926/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Michigan Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Michigan. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$13,491/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Minnesota Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Minnesota. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$14,288/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Mississippi Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Mississippi. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$12,295/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Missouri Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Missouri. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$13,254/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Montana Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Montana. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$14,996/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Nebraska Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Nebraska. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$13,402/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Nevada Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Nevada. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$15,380/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
New Hampshire Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in New Hampshire. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$16,620/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
New Jersey Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in New Jersey. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$17,004/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
New Mexico Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in New Mexico. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$13,963/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
New York Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in New York. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$18,273/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
North Carolina Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in North Carolina. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$14,037/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
North Dakota Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in North Dakota. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$13,653/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Ohio Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Ohio. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$13,402/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Oklahoma Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Oklahoma. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$12,782/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Oregon Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Oregon. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$16,694/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Pennsylvania Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Pennsylvania. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$14,568/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Rhode Island Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Rhode Island. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$15,911/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
South Carolina Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in South Carolina. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$14,022/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
South Dakota Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in South Dakota. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$13,668/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Tennessee Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Tennessee. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$13,240/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Texas Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Texas. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$13,860/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Utah Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Utah. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$14,952/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Vermont Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Vermont. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$16,900/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Virginia Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Virginia. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$15,306/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Washington Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Washington. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$16,339/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
West Virginia Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in West Virginia. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$12,413/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Wisconsin Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Wisconsin. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$13,771/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
Wyoming Childcare Cost Calculator
Estimate childcare costs in Wyoming. Modeled infant daycare placeholder ~$14,052/yr. Compare tax credits and DCFSA savings.
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About Childcare Cost Calculators
Estimate childcare costs by state including daycare, in-home care, and tax benefits like DCFSA and child tax credits. All 50 calculators are free to use, require no sign-up, and provide instant, formula-based results — see each calculator's own methodology section below for exactly how its figures are calculated and sourced.
Each calculator includes a detailed methodology section explaining the formulas used, data sources cited with verification dates, and frequently asked questions to help you understand the results. Results are shareable and print-friendly.