{"id":221140,"date":"2026-03-18T14:21:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T14:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/?p=221140"},"modified":"2026-03-18T14:21:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T14:21:41","slug":"assisted-living-cost-by-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/assisted-living-cost-by-state\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does assisted living cost state by state?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the first things to consider when exploring assisted living is cost. More specifically, how much is the average monthly cost of assisted living where you live?&nbsp;<\/p><p>The national average cost of assisted living starts at around $4,688 per month; however, that number can vary widely by state &mdash; especially in areas with a higher cost of living. Prices also differ from one assisted living community to the next, depending on its amenities and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/assisted-living-levels-of-care\/\">level of care<\/a> required.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Unlike independent living, assisted living typically costs more because it includes support services with daily activities like bathing, dressing and medication management. It&rsquo;s a nice middle ground for older adults who don&rsquo;t need ongoing medical or memory care but benefit from some help. In an assisted living community, seniors are able to retain a significant amount of independence.&nbsp;<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-custom-dynamic-list key-takeaways-block\"><h3>Key takeaways<\/h3><div class=\"key-takeaways-container\"><ul><li>The average monthly cost of assisted living in the U.S. is about $4,688, but it can range from $3,409 to $11,000+ depending on the state.<\/li><li>There&rsquo;s a wide range in assisted living costs across the 50 states, with some states like Hawaii and Alaska having much higher average monthly costs compared to others like Alabama or Mississippi.<\/li><li>The cost of an assisted living community can also fluctuate significantly based on the specific community&rsquo;s amenities and care levels.<\/li><li>Assisted living costs typically cover room and board, utilities, meals, housekeeping, laundry services and basic activities\/amenities.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-much-does-assisted-living-cost\" data-toc-id=\"17423a87\">How much does assisted living cost?<\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/assisted-living\">Find assisted living near you<\/a><\/p><p>While every <a href=\"http:\/\/How%20to%20pay%20for%20assisted%20living:%20All%20the%20details\">assisted living community<\/a> is different, the monthly cost generally covers room and board, which includes:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A private or shared living space (e.g., apartment, studio or room).<\/li><li>Utilities (electricity, water, heat, often Wi-Fi and cable).<\/li><li>Meals (usually two to three per day).<\/li><li>Housekeeping and laundry services.<\/li><li>Basic activities and community amenities (e.g., fitness classes, transportation, social events).<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-average-starting-cost-of-assisted-living-in-all-50-states\" data-toc-id=\"80018420\">Average starting cost of assisted living in all 50 states<\/h2><p>Here is the estimated average monthly cost of assisted living in every state, according to the most up-to-date information from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carescout.com\/cost-of-care\">Genworth and CareScout<\/a>.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>State<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Daily cost<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Monthly cost<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Yearly cost<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>U.S. national average<\/td><td>$204<\/td><td>$6,200<\/td><td>$74,400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alabama<\/td><td>$145<\/td><td>$4,425<\/td><td>$53,100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alaska<\/td><td>$325<\/td><td>$9,882<\/td><td>$118,578<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arizona<\/td><td>$205<\/td><td>$6,250<\/td><td>$75,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arkansas<\/td><td>$152<\/td><td>$4,637<\/td><td>$55,644<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>California<\/td><td>$230<\/td><td>$7,000<\/td><td>$84,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Colorado<\/td><td>$216<\/td><td>$6,584<\/td><td>$79,005<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Connecticut<\/td><td>$300<\/td><td>$9,118<\/td><td>$109,410<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Delaware<\/td><td>$250<\/td><td>$7,600<\/td><td>$91,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Florida<\/td><td>$184<\/td><td>$5,610<\/td><td>$67,320<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Georgia<\/td><td>$174<\/td><td>$5,300<\/td><td>$63,600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hawaii<\/td><td>$398<\/td><td>$12,096<\/td><td>$145,155<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Idaho<\/td><td>$170<\/td><td>$5,175<\/td><td>$62,100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Illinois<\/td><td>$204<\/td><td>$6,219<\/td><td>$74,628<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indiana<\/td><td>$185<\/td><td>$5,639<\/td><td>$67,665<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Iowa<\/td><td>$177<\/td><td>$5,381<\/td><td>$64,566<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kansas<\/td><td>$196<\/td><td>$5,975<\/td><td>$71,700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kentucky<\/td><td>$182<\/td><td>$5,528<\/td><td>$66,330<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Louisiana<\/td><td>$170<\/td><td>$5,163<\/td><td>$61,950<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maine<\/td><td>$270<\/td><td>$8,205<\/td><td>$98,460<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maryland<\/td><td>$236<\/td><td>$7,173<\/td><td>$86,070<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Massachusetts<\/td><td>$316<\/td><td>$9,600<\/td><td>$115,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Michigan<\/td><td>$191<\/td><td>$5,818<\/td><td>$69,816<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minnesota<\/td><td>$216<\/td><td>$6,573<\/td><td>$78,870<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mississippi<\/td><td>$144<\/td><td>$4,369<\/td><td>$52,425<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Missouri<\/td><td>$144<\/td><td>$5,400<\/td><td>$64,800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Montana<\/td><td>$200<\/td><td>$6,075<\/td><td>$72,900<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>North Carolina<\/td><td>$214<\/td><td>$6,496<\/td><td>$77,955<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>North Dakota<\/td><td>$155<\/td><td>$5,335<\/td><td>$64,020<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nebraska<\/td><td>$209<\/td><td>$6,350<\/td><td>$76,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nevada<\/td><td>$205<\/td><td>$6,241<\/td><td>$74,895<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New Hampshire<\/td><td>$264<\/td><td>$8,025<\/td><td>$96,300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New Jersey<\/td><td>$286<\/td><td>$8,710<\/td><td>$104,520<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New Mexico<\/td><td>$196<\/td><td>$5,950<\/td><td>$71,400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New York<\/td><td>$311<\/td><td>$9,450<\/td><td>$113,400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ohio<\/td><td>$201<\/td><td>$6,103<\/td><td>$73,230<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oklahoma<\/td><td>$202<\/td><td>$6,150<\/td><td>$73,800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oregon<\/td><td>$226<\/td><td>$6,875<\/td><td>$82,494<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pennsylvania<\/td><td>$213<\/td><td>$6,480<\/td><td>$77,760<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rhode Island<\/td><td>$256<\/td><td>$7,781<\/td><td>$93,366<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>South Carolina<\/td><td>$176<\/td><td>$5,350<\/td><td>$64,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>South Dakota<\/td><td>$161<\/td><td>$4,900<\/td><td>$58,800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tennessee<\/td><td>$192<\/td><td>$5,845<\/td><td>$70,140<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Texas<\/td><td>$186<\/td><td>$5,666<\/td><td>$67,992<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Utah<\/td><td>$180<\/td><td>$5,475<\/td><td>$65,700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vermont<\/td><td>$283<\/td><td>$8,597<\/td><td>$94,476<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Virginia<\/td><td>$228<\/td><td>$6,945<\/td><td>$83,340<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Washington<\/td><td>$250<\/td><td>$7,600<\/td><td>$91,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Washington, DC<\/td><td>$287<\/td><td>$8,725<\/td><td>$104,700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>West Virginia<\/td><td>$208<\/td><td>$6,340<\/td><td>$76,080<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wisconsin<\/td><td>$215<\/td><td>$6,540<\/td><td>$78,480<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wyoming<\/td><td>$175<\/td><td>$5,325<\/td><td>$63,900<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>* Assisted living community cost by state via <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carescout.com\/cost-of-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Genworth\/CareScout<\/em><\/a><em>.&nbsp;<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-toc-id=\"a3427607\">Why knowing the numbers matters in senior care planning<\/h2><p>Navigating the financial side of assisted living can feel overwhelming, especially when you&rsquo;re trying to make the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/senior-living\">senior living<\/a> decision for yourself or someone you love. While the national average offers a starting point, real costs must be determined based on the chosen community and the level of care needed. Taking the time to understand these differences &mdash; and exploring all your payment options &mdash; can bring peace of mind and help ensure you or your loved one gets the care and comfort they deserve.<\/p><p><strong>Read more about the cost of assisted living<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/hidden-costs-assisted-living\/\">Watch out for these hidden costs of assisted living<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/long-term-care-insurance-pay-assisted-living\/\">Does long-term care insurance pay for assisted living?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/does-social-security-pay-for-assisted-living\/\">Does social security pay for assisted living? All the details<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/does-medicare-pay-for-assisted-living\/\">Does Medicare pay for assisted living? What you need to know<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/va-benefits-for-assisted-living\/\">Can you use VA benefits for assisted living costs?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/is-assisted-living-tax-deductible\/\">Is assisted living tax deductible? What you need to know<\/a><\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking into the cost of assisted living in your state? Find the average daily, monthly and yearly rates across the U.S.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1490,"featured_media":221141,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"enable_toc":true,"care_reviewed_by":0,"care_post_updated_flag":false,"care_updated_date":"2026-03-18T14:21:35.925Z","last_update":"2026-03-18","view_count":695,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[1056,1131],"member-type":[3],"vertical":[29,1167,8],"platform":[],"class_list":["post-221140","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-assisted-living","tag-budget-and-costs","member-type-seeker","vertical-money-planning","vertical-senior-assisted-living","vertical-seniors"],"acf":[],"created":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/221140","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1490"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=221140"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/221140\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":226746,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/221140\/revisions\/226746"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/221141"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=221140"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=221140"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=221140"},{"taxonomy":"member-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/member-type?post=221140"},{"taxonomy":"vertical","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vertical?post=221140"},{"taxonomy":"platform","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/platform?post=221140"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}