ChildcareCost

Palm Beach County, FL vs Pinellas County, FL

Side-by-side childcare cost comparison. Infant center care costs $305/wk in Palm Beach County and $300/wk in Pinellas County.

MetricPalm Beach County, FLPinellas County, FL
Infant Center (wk)$305$300
Infant Family (wk)$200$245
Toddler Center (wk)$245$185
Toddler Family (wk)$180$200
Preschool Center (wk)$220$167
Preschool Family (wk)$170$200
School-Age Center (wk)$119$125
School-Age Family (wk)$120$175
Median Income$76,066$66,406
Burden Index20.9%23.5%

Annual Cost Comparison (Infant Center)

Palm Beach County
$15,860/yr
Pinellas County
$15,600/yr
Sources: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau Childcare Prices, 2026.