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New Hampshire vs Oklahoma: Senior Care Cost Comparison (2026)

Side-by-side comparison of nursing home, assisted living, and home care costs.

New Hampshire

$12,167/mo

Nursing home (private room)

Senior population: 18.7%

Oklahoma

$6,844/mo

Nursing home (private room)

Senior population: 16.1%

Which State is More Affordable for Senior Care?

Oklahoma has lower nursing home costs by $5,323/month ($63,876/year). Over 5 years, that's a difference of $319,380.

Detailed Cost Comparison

Care TypeNew HampshireOklahomaDifference
Nursing Home (Private)$12,167/mo$6,844/mo+$5,323
Nursing Home (Semi-Private)$11,135/mo$6,083/mo+$5,052
Assisted Living$5,500/mo$3,750/mo+$1,750
Home Health Aide$29.00/hr$22.00/hr+$7.00
Adult Day Care$2,017/mo$1,383/mo+$634
Homemaker Services$27.00/hr$20.00/hr+$7.00

Annual Cost Comparison

New Hampshire Annual Costs

Nursing Home (Private)$146,004/yr
Assisted Living$66,000/yr
Home Health Aide (8hr/day)$61,248/yr
Adult Day Care$24,204/yr

Oklahoma Annual Costs

Nursing Home (Private)$82,128/yr
Assisted Living$45,000/yr
Home Health Aide (8hr/day)$46,464/yr
Adult Day Care$16,596/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which state has cheaper nursing homes: New Hampshire or Oklahoma?
Oklahoma has lower nursing home costs. New Hampshire averages $12,167/month while Oklahoma averages $6,844/month, a difference of $5,323/month.
How do assisted living costs compare between New Hampshire and Oklahoma?
Assisted living in New Hampshire costs $5,500/month compared to $3,750/month in Oklahoma.
What about home health aide costs?
Home health aides charge $29.00/hour in New Hampshire and $22.00/hour in Oklahoma.
Which state has better Medicaid coverage for senior care?
Both states offer Medicaid coverage for nursing home care. New Hampshire: New Hampshire Medicaid covers nursing facilities. Choices for Independence waiver for community care.... Oklahoma: Oklahoma Medicaid covers nursing homes. ADvantage waiver program for community-based services....

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Data verified March 2026 · Source: Genworth Cost of Care Survey