Most Expensive Childcare in New Hampshire
Absolute ceiling counties inside a high-avg New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire's Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agency before choosing care.
Counties with Most Expensive Childcare
| # | County | Infant Care |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockingham County | $15,999/yr |
| 2 | Hillsborough County | $15,603/yr |
| 3 | Strafford County | $15,098/yr |
| 4 | Belknap County | $14,955/yr |
| 5 | Merrimack County | $14,926/yr |
| 6 | Sullivan County | $14,861/yr |
| 7 | Cheshire County | $14,803/yr |
| 8 | Grafton County | $14,785/yr |
| 9 | Carroll County | $14,327/yr |
| 10 | Coos County | $13,992/yr |
Narrow ceiling gap inside New Hampshire
Signature read: New Hampshire's $14,934 state infant average sits in the upper third of priced states (#36 of 45). On a high-avg state board, Rockingham County is the NDCP ceiling at $15,999/year (7% above $14,934).
Only 10 New Hampshire 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 $14,934/year.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP) · 2022
DOL Women's Bureau NDCP · New Hampshire costliest-county board, 2022
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.