Parents, Do You Overpay For Babysitting?

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Babysitting can be a big moneymaker.

A recent Huffington Post article reported San Francisco Bay Area babysitters are the best paid in the United States.

“One reason for this disparity is New York has better public transportation,” UrbanSitter’s founder Lynn Perkins told 7x7. "The babysitters say that matters."

UrbanSitter, which started in San Francisco, matches parents and care providers using social networks. Over 9,200 parents and 3,100 sitters are using the service, according to 7x7.

UrbanSitter, along with national networks Care.com and SitterCity.com, provide profiles, reviews and suggested rates to parents selecting babysitters.

The online rate calculator on Care.com will determine the going rate for a local babysitter based on the sitter's age and experience. The rate could increase based on whether the sitter is older and has more experience.

Parents, how much do you pay for babysitting? How do you find your sitters? Tell us in the comment section below.