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Oregon Childcare Costs (2026)

Average daycare prices for center-based and family care

Infant Center
$19,500
$1,625/mo
Toddler Center
$17,000
$1,417/mo
Infant Family
$14,040
$1,170/mo
Toddler Family
$12,240
$1,020/mo
% of Median Income 25.5%
7% "affordable"

How Oregon Compares

vs. National Average 41% above
vs. College Tuition $7,100 more
Family vs. Center Savings $5,460/yr savings

๐Ÿ’ฐ Tax Credits & Subsidies

All Oregon families can claim the federal Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC): 20-35% of up to $3,000 for one child or $6,000 for two or more (max credit: $1,050-$2,100). If your employer offers a Dependent Care FSA, you can save up to $5,000 pre-tax per year for childcare.