Most Expensive Childcare in Hawaii
Absolute ceiling counties inside a high-avg Hawaii market
Ranked by reported cost only, not a quality, safety, or licensing rating. A higher price does not imply better care; verify licensing and inspection history directly with providers or Hawaii's Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agency before choosing care.
Counties with Most Expensive Childcare
| # | County | Infant Care |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honolulu County | $19,020/yr |
| 2 | Kalawao County | $16,800/yr |
| 3 | Maui County | $15,000/yr |
| 4 | Hawaii County | $10,500/yr |
High-avg state, absolute ceiling counties
Signature read: Hawaii's $15,330 state infant average sits in the upper third of priced states (#37 of 45). On a high-avg state board, Honolulu County is the NDCP ceiling at $19,020/year (24% above $15,330).
Only 4 Hawaii counties carry a usable center infant price in NDCP for this board. Ranked by reported cost only — not quality, safety, or licensing.
Methodology
High-avg state board: counties sorted by NDCP center infant cost (2022), highest first; state benchmark $15,330/year.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP) · 2022
DOL Women's Bureau NDCP · Hawaii costliest-county board, 2022
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.