ChildcareCost

Ventura County, CA vs Jefferson County, CO

Side-by-side childcare cost comparison. Infant center care costs $425/wk in Ventura County and $415/wk in Jefferson County.

MetricVentura County, CAJefferson County, CO
Infant Center (wk)$425$415
Infant Family (wk)$262$271
Toddler Center (wk)$272$358
Toddler Family (wk)$236$258
Preschool Center (wk)$299$327
Preschool Family (wk)$262$258
School-Age Center (wk)$421$196
School-Age Family (wk)$249$197
Median Income$102,141$103,167
Burden Index21.6%20.9%

Annual Cost Comparison (Infant Center)

Ventura County
$22,085/yr
Jefferson County
$21,590/yr
Sources: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau Childcare Prices, 2026.