Feb 11, 2026 - News
Charted: Babysitter inflation
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Hard to believe, but the cost of a sitter in the D.C.-Baltimore area is below the national average.
- For one kid, we're paying $23.95/hour. For two, it's $26.01.
Zoom out: Babysitting rates nationwide rose nearly 5% last year, reaching $26.24/hour on average for one child, per UrbanSitter.