Assisted living cost by state.
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Typical cost: a month, about a year.
Median for a private one-bedroom in an assisted living community. Your cost depends on the community, the room and the level of care.
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| State | Median per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $4,425 | $53,100 |
| Alaska | $9,882 | $118,584 |
| Arizona | $6,250 | $75,000 |
| Arkansas | $4,637 | $55,644 |
| California | $7,000 | $84,000 |
| Colorado | $6,584 | $79,008 |
| Connecticut | $9,118 | $109,416 |
| Delaware | $7,600 | $91,200 |
| Florida | $5,610 | $67,320 |
| Georgia | $5,300 | $63,600 |
| Hawaii | $12,096 | $145,152 |
| Idaho | $5,175 | $62,100 |
| Illinois | $6,219 | $74,628 |
| Indiana | $5,639 | $67,668 |
| Iowa | $5,380 | $64,560 |
| Kansas | $5,975 | $71,700 |
| Kentucky | $5,528 | $66,336 |
| Louisiana | $5,162 | $61,944 |
| Maine | $8,205 | $98,460 |
| Maryland | $7,172 | $86,064 |
| Massachusetts | $9,600 | $115,200 |
| Michigan | $5,818 | $69,816 |
| Minnesota | $6,572 | $78,864 |
| Mississippi | $4,369 | $52,428 |
| Missouri | $5,400 | $64,800 |
| Montana | $6,075 | $72,900 |
| Nebraska | $6,480 | $77,760 |
| Nevada | $6,241 | $74,892 |
| New Hampshire | $8,025 | $96,300 |
| New Jersey | $8,710 | $104,520 |
| New Mexico | $5,950 | $71,400 |
| New York | $7,110 | $85,320 |
| North Carolina | $6,496 | $77,952 |
| North Dakota | $4,729 | $56,748 |
| Ohio | $6,102 | $73,224 |
| Oklahoma | $6,150 | $73,800 |
| Oregon | $6,874 | $82,488 |
| Pennsylvania | $6,350 | $76,200 |
| Rhode Island | $7,780 | $93,360 |
| South Carolina | $5,350 | $64,200 |
| South Dakota | $4,900 | $58,800 |
| Tennessee | $5,845 | $70,140 |
| Texas | $5,666 | $67,992 |
| Utah | $5,475 | $65,700 |
| Vermont | $8,597 | $103,164 |
| Virginia | $6,945 | $83,340 |
| Washington | $7,600 | $91,200 |
| West Virginia | $6,340 | $76,080 |
| Wisconsin | $6,540 | $78,480 |
| Wyoming | $5,325 | $63,900 |
Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey release (surveyed July to November 2025), median monthly cost of an assisted living community, private one-bedroom. The national median in the survey is about $6,200 a month. Figures are typical, not quotes, and change every year.
Questions
How much does assisted living cost?
The national median in the 2025 CareScout survey is about $6,200 a month, or $74,400 a year. It ranges from roughly $4,400 a month in the lowest-cost state to over $12,000 in the highest.
Does the monthly cost include everything?
Often not. Many communities charge a base rent plus a care level fee, and extras such as medication help or transport. Ask for the full price list in writing.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?
No. Medicare does not pay for long-term assisted living. See our guide on how to pay for assisted living for the options that exist.
Helpful guides
How to Pay for Assisted Living
The main ways families pay for assisted living: savings, long term care insurance, veterans benefits, Medicaid programs and more.
Read the guide →What Affects the Cost of Assisted Living?
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Read the guide →Assisted Living vs Home Care
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Read the guide →How to Find an Assisted Living Community: Where to Start
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