How much childcare costs in Oregon
Center-based infant care in Oregon costs about $20,274 a year in 2026 dollars (estimate), or $1,689 a month. In 2022 federal data it was $16,586, 17.8% of the median family income and 2.5× the HHS 7% affordability benchmark.
Cost by age and care type
Annual prices for full-time care, averaged across Oregon's counties and weighted by population. 2026 figures are estimates scaled by the BLS day care and preschool CPI to August 2026.
| Age | Center, 2022 | Center, 2026 est. | Home, 2022 | Home, 2026 est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0 to 23 months) | $16,586 | $20,274 | $11,147 | $13,626 |
| Toddler (24 to 35 months) | $15,300 | $18,702 | $10,159 | $12,418 |
| Preschool (36 to 54 months) | $12,110 | $14,803 | $9,525 | $11,643 |
Family child care, in a provider's home, costs about $11,147 a year for an infant in Oregon (2022 data): $5,439, or 33% less than a center.
Childcare cost by county in Oregon
Multnomah County has the highest center-based infant price in Oregon, $21,168 a year in 2022 data, and Baker County, Crook County and 17 other counties the lowest, $10,260: a gap of $10,908 a year (106% higher).
| County | Center infant | Toddler | Preschool | Home infant | Family income | Infant share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County | $21,168 | $19,704 | $15,437 | $13,007 | $109,513 | 19.3% |
| Washington County | $19,994 | $18,564 | $14,566 | $12,695 | $119,312 | 16.8% |
| Clackamas County | $18,618 | $17,207 | $13,493 | $11,941 | $114,385 | 16.3% |
| Hood River County | $17,799 | $16,344 | $12,767 | $9,000 | $98,112 | 18.1% |
| Benton County | $17,690 | $16,246 | $12,696 | $12,172 | $106,149 | 16.7% |
| Deschutes County | $17,478 | $16,075 | $12,571 | $12,430 | $99,728 | 17.5% |
| Lane County | $17,131 | $15,728 | $12,326 | $12,041 | $84,068 | 20.4% |
| Yamhill County | $15,313 | $13,997 | $11,092 | $9,000 | $95,708 | 16.0% |
| Columbia County | $14,190 | $13,013 | $10,380 | $10,424 | $94,162 | 15.1% |
| Jackson County | $13,614 | $12,404 | $9,952 | $9,000 | $83,081 | 16.4% |
| Josephine County | $13,582 | $12,375 | $9,932 | $9,000 | $66,158 | 20.5% |
| Marion County | $13,449 | $12,256 | $9,847 | $9,000 | $84,296 | 16.0% |
| Coos County | $12,406 | $11,329 | $9,177 | $9,000 | $73,947 | 16.8% |
| Polk County | $12,333 | $11,264 | $9,131 | $10,017 | $91,060 | 13.5% |
| Linn County | $12,252 | $11,192 | $9,078 | $9,000 | $81,297 | 15.1% |
| Clatsop County | $12,068 | $11,029 | $8,961 | $10,808 | $86,961 | 13.9% |
| Douglas County | $11,013 | $10,090 | $8,284 | $9,000 | $69,056 | 15.9% |
14 countiesBaker County, Crook County, Gilliam County, Grant County, Harney County, Jefferson County, Klamath County, Lake County, Malheur County, Morrow County, Sherman County, Tillamook County, Union County, Wheeler County | $10,260 | $9,420 | $7,800 | $9,000 | $57,875 to $85,708 | 12.0 to 17.7% |
| Curry County | $10,260 | $9,420 | $7,800 | $9,000 | $71,283 | 14.4% |
| Lincoln County | $10,260 | $9,420 | $7,800 | $9,000 | $73,678 | 13.9% |
| Umatilla County | $10,260 | $9,420 | $7,800 | $9,000 | $80,919 | 12.7% |
| Wallowa County | $10,260 | $9,420 | $7,800 | $9,000 | $76,023 | 13.5% |
| Wasco County | $10,260 | $9,420 | $7,800 | $9,000 | $78,408 | 13.1% |
Annual median prices in 2022 data, not quotes. Counties with identical prices are grouped. None of these center-based infant prices is flagged as estimated in the federal file. How prices are estimated.
Neighboring states
- California$1,963/mo infant, 2026 est.
- Idaho$876/mo infant, 2026 est.
- Nevada$1,386/mo infant, 2026 est.
- Washington$1,959/mo infant, 2026 est.
See how Oregon compares in the full ranking of childcare costs by state.
Frequently asked questions
How much is daycare in Oregon per month?
Center-based infant care in Oregon costs about $1,689 a month in estimated 2026 dollars ($1,382 a month in 2022 federal data). In a center, toddler care runs about $1,558 and preschool about $1,234 a month in 2026 dollars, and home-based infant care about $1,135. These are population-weighted averages across Oregon's counties; actual prices vary by provider.
What is the cheapest county for childcare in Oregon?
Multnomah County has the highest center-based infant price in Oregon, $21,168 a year in 2022 data, and Baker County, Crook County and 17 other counties the lowest, $10,260: a gap of $10,908 a year (106% higher).
How much of a family's income does childcare take in Oregon?
Center-based infant care takes about 17.8% of the median family income in Oregon ($16,586 against $93,384, 2022 data), 2.5× the HHS 7% affordability benchmark. That ranks 4 of 49 for burden, where 1 is the heaviest. Across counties it ranges from 12.0% in Crook County to 20.5% in Josephine County.
Source: National Database of Childcare Prices, U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau, county file NDCP2022.xlsx (2022 data for Oregon). 2026 estimates use the BLS CPI-U day care and preschool index (series CUUR0000SEEB03) to August 2026. Methodology · Download every county (CSV)