Liverpool vs Manchester childcare rates 2026/27

Manchester pays £0.30/hr more than Liverpool for 3-4 year olds (£6.68 vs £6.38).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Liverpool and Manchester
Age bandLiverpoolManchesterDifference
Under 2£12.33/hr£12.66/hr−£0.33
2 to 3 years£9.03/hr£9.29/hr−£0.26
3 to 4 years£6.38/hr£6.68/hr−£0.30
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
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