Daycare Cost by State

Daycare Cost in Utah

Compare average child care prices in Utah for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers across center-based and home-based settings.

Infant Center (Annual)

$14,160

$1,180/mo

National Ranking

28th Most Expensive

Out of 51 (50 states + DC)

vs. National Average

-9%

Nat'l avg: $15,585

Most Affordable Option

$8,160

$680/mo (home-based)

Utah Child Care Cost Breakdown

Annual and monthly costs by care type and setting (2025 data)

Care TypeAnnual CostMonthly Costvs. National Avg
Infant (Center-Based)$14,160$1,180-9%
Infant (Home-Based)$10,800$900-5%
Toddler (Center-Based)$11,328$944-21%
Toddler (Home-Based)$8,700$725-20%
Preschool (Center-Based)$9,876$823-21%
Preschool (Home-Based)$8,160$680-21%

Center-Based vs. Home-Based Care

How much you can save by choosing home-based care in Utah

Infant

Center

$1,180/mo

Home

$900/mo

Save $3,360/yr with home-based care

Toddler

Center

$944/mo

Home

$725/mo

Save $2,628/yr with home-based care

Preschool

Center

$823/mo

Home

$680/mo

Save $1,716/yr with home-based care

Quick Facts About Daycare in Utah

  • Utah ranks as the 28th most expensive state for child care in the U.S.
  • The most expensive care type is Infant Center at $14,160/year.
  • Home-based care costs 24% less than center-based care for infants.
  • Infant care in Utah is -9% compared to the national average of $15,585.

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