Salt Lake County childcare cost
Utah · NDCP 2018 data · population ≈ 1,120,805
In Salt Lake County, Utah, median center-based infant care costs about $9,522 per year ($183/week) — roughly 13.4% of the county's median household income ($71,230), versus the 7% federal affordability benchmark (high burden). The Utah state median is $9,522; the US median is $7,987. Prices are 2018 medians from the federal National Database of Childcare Prices.
Source: U.S. DOL Women's Bureau — National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of June 2026.
Salt Lake County childcare prices by age and care type
Median weekly and annualized (×52) prices, 2018:
| Age group | Center /wk | Center /yr | Family /wk | Family /yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0–23 months) | $183 | $9,522 | $147 | $7,650 |
| Toddler (24–35 months) | $156 | $8,124 | $133 | $6,900 |
| Preschool (3–5 years) | $142 | $7,386 | $132 | $6,840 |
| School-age (before/after school) | $133 | $6,924 | $122 | $6,360 |
Source: U.S. DOL Women's Bureau — National Database of Childcare Prices (2018). Data as of June 2026.
"Center" = licensed childcare center/daycare; "Family" = home-based family childcare. Annual = weekly median × 52 weeks. Estimate — verify current prices with providers.
Salt Lake County vs Utah and the US
| Area | Infant (center)/yr | % of income |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | $9,522 | 13.4% |
| Utah (state median) | $9,522 | 13.8% |
| United States | $7,987 | — |
See the full Utah childcare cost page for every county and age group, or use the cost calculator for your own numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How much does daycare cost in Salt Lake County?
In Salt Lake County, Utah, the median price of center-based infant care is about $9,522 per year ($183 per week), based on 2018 data from the federal National Database of Childcare Prices. The Utah state median is $9,522. Verify current local prices with providers.
Is childcare affordable in Salt Lake County?
Median center-based infant care in Salt Lake County is about 13.4% of the county's median household income ($71,230). The federal affordability benchmark is 7% of income, so it is well above the 7% benchmark.
Is family or center childcare cheaper in Salt Lake County?
Family (home-based) infant care in Salt Lake County runs about $7,650 per year versus $9,522 for a center. Family care usually costs less and offers smaller groups; centers offer more structured programs and longer hours.
What year is the Salt Lake County childcare data from?
These are 2018 median prices — the latest year Salt Lake County appears in the federal National Database of Childcare Prices. Prices have risen since; treat these as a baseline and confirm current rates with local providers.
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Source & accuracy
Prices: U.S. DOL Women's Bureau — National Database of Childcare Prices (2018, public domain). "% of income" uses the county's median household income (American Community Survey, via the NDCP). Annualization (×52) and shares are documented on our methodology page. These are historical medians; prices have risen since 2018. Verify current local prices with providers.
Last updated: 2026-06-20