Assisted Living Costs by State (2026)
Assisted living facilities offer housing, meals, and personal care assistance for seniors who need help with daily activities but do not require the intensive medical care of a nursing home. Many facilities provide memory care units and social programming.
National Average Cost
$4,500/month
$54,000/year
What's Included
- ✓Private or shared apartment
- ✓meals
- ✓medication reminders
- ✓housekeeping
- ✓transportation
- ✓social activities
- ✓personal care assistance
- ✓emergency call systems
Who Needs Assisted Living?
Seniors who need help with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, but do not require 24-hour nursing care
Assisted Living Costs by State (Ranked)
| Rank | State | Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alaska | $6,488/mo | +40.7% |
| #2 | New Jersey | $5,950/mo | +29.0% |
| #3 | California | $5,750/mo | +24.7% |
| #4 | Connecticut | $5,750/mo | +24.7% |
| #5 | Delaware | $5,750/mo | +24.7% |
| #6 | Massachusetts | $5,750/mo | +24.7% |
| #7 | Washington | $5,750/mo | +24.7% |
| #8 | Maine | $5,500/mo | +19.3% |
| #9 | New Hampshire | $5,500/mo | +19.3% |
| #10 | New York | $5,500/mo | +19.3% |
| #11 | Oregon | $5,500/mo | +19.3% |
| #12 | Vermont | $5,500/mo | +19.3% |
| #13 | Hawaii | $5,250/mo | +13.8% |
| #14 | Rhode Island | $5,250/mo | +13.8% |
| #15 | Colorado | $5,038/mo | +9.2% |
| #16 | Illinois | $4,750/mo | +3.0% |
| #17 | Maryland | $4,750/mo | +3.0% |
| #18 | Minnesota | $4,750/mo | +3.0% |
| #19 | Virginia | $4,750/mo | +3.0% |
| #20 | Wisconsin | $4,750/mo | +3.0% |
| #21 | Arizona | $4,500/mo | -2.4% |
| #22 | Kansas | $4,500/mo | -2.4% |
| #23 | Montana | $4,500/mo | -2.4% |
| #24 | Ohio | $4,500/mo | -2.4% |
| #25 | Pennsylvania | $4,500/mo | -2.4% |
| #26 | Wyoming | $4,500/mo | -2.4% |
| #27 | Florida | $4,385/mo | -4.9% |
| #28 | Idaho | $4,250/mo | -7.8% |
| #29 | Indiana | $4,250/mo | -7.8% |
| #30 | Iowa | $4,250/mo | -7.8% |
| #31 | Michigan | $4,250/mo | -7.8% |
| #32 | Nebraska | $4,250/mo | -7.8% |
| #33 | Nevada | $4,250/mo | -7.8% |
| #34 | New Mexico | $4,250/mo | -7.8% |
| #35 | North Carolina | $4,250/mo | -7.8% |
| #36 | North Dakota | $4,250/mo | -7.8% |
| #37 | West Virginia | $4,250/mo | -7.8% |
| #38 | Texas | $4,178/mo | -9.4% |
| #39 | South Dakota | $4,000/mo | -13.3% |
| #40 | Tennessee | $4,000/mo | -13.3% |
| #41 | Arkansas | $3,800/mo | -17.6% |
| #42 | Alabama | $3,750/mo | -18.7% |
| #43 | Georgia | $3,750/mo | -18.7% |
| #44 | Kentucky | $3,750/mo | -18.7% |
| #45 | Oklahoma | $3,750/mo | -18.7% |
| #46 | South Carolina | $3,750/mo | -18.7% |
| #47 | Utah | $3,750/mo | -18.7% |
| #48 | Louisiana | $3,500/mo | -24.1% |
| #49 | Mississippi | $3,500/mo | -24.1% |
| #50 | Missouri | $3,263/mo | -29.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is assisted living?
Assisted living facilities offer housing, meals, and personal care assistance for seniors who need help with daily activities but do not require the intensive medical care of a nursing home. Many facilities provide memory care units and social programming.
How much does assisted living cost?
The national average cost is $4,500/month. Costs vary significantly by state and location.
What is included in assisted living?
Private or shared apartment, meals, medication reminders, housekeeping, transportation, social activities, personal care assistance, emergency call systems
Who needs assisted living?
Seniors who need help with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, but do not require 24-hour nursing care
Does Medicare cover assisted living?
Medicare has limited coverage for this type of care. Medicaid may cover costs for eligible individuals. Long-term care insurance can also help cover expenses.
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Data verified March 2026 · Source: Genworth Cost of Care Survey