Summary of Healthcare Cost Index By US City
• This index compares 92 cities based on Healthcare Cost, with New York City serving as the baseline (100).
• For a single person with a typical lifestyle, the average healthcare cost index value is 80.2, with 38 cities above-average and 54 below-average.
• The highest-ranking city is San Diego with an index value of 126.8, while the lowest-ranking is Stockton with an index value of 61.1.
Disclaimer: The data presented on this page is for informational purposes only and should be used as a general guide. Actual index values may vary significantly based on individual lifestyle choices and current economic conditions. We strive to provide up-to-date information, but values are subject to change without notice. Always conduct thorough personal research and consult with financial professionals before making important financial or relocation decisions.
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Index Details
| # | City | Healthcare Cost Index | Monthly Healthcare Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego | 126.8 | $1,255.00 |
| 2 | North Port | 116.2 | $1,150.00 |
| 3 | Tulsa | 115.2 | $1,140.00 |
| 4 | Austin | 112.1 | $1,110.00 |
| 5 | Fort Myers | 108.6 | $1,075.00 |
| 6 | Riverside | 107.1 | $1,060.00 |
| 7 | Indianapolis | 104.0 | $1,030.00 |
| 8 | New York City | 100.0 | $990.00 |
| 9 | Miami | 98.5 | $975.00 |
| 10 | Baltimore | 97.5 | $965.00 |
| 11 | Portland | 95.5 | $945.00 |
| 12 | Albany | 94.9 | $940.00 |
| 13 | Providence | 93.9 | $930.00 |
| 14 | San Francisco | 93.9 | $930.00 |
| 15 | Durham | 93.4 | $925.00 |
| 16 | Winston-Salem | 91.9 | $910.00 |
| 17 | Birmingham | 90.9 | $900.00 |
| 18 | San Jose | 90.9 | $900.00 |
| 19 | Knoxville | 88.9 | $880.00 |
| 20 | Jacksonville | 88.4 | $875.00 |
| 21 | Boston | 85.4 | $845.00 |
| 22 | Los Angeles | 85.4 | $845.00 |
| 23 | Bakersfield | 83.8 | $830.00 |
| 24 | Fresno | 83.8 | $830.00 |
| 25 | Honolulu | 83.8 | $830.00 |
| 26 | Nashville | 83.8 | $830.00 |
| 27 | Richmond | 83.8 | $830.00 |
| 28 | Worcester | 83.8 | $830.00 |
| 29 | Philadelphia | 83.3 | $825.00 |
| 30 | Denver | 82.8 | $820.00 |
| 31 | Virginia Beach | 82.8 | $820.00 |
| 32 | Palm Bay | 82.3 | $815.00 |
| 33 | Grand Rapids | 81.8 | $810.00 |
| 34 | Chicago | 81.3 | $805.00 |
| 35 | Hartford | 80.8 | $800.00 |
| 36 | Seattle | 80.8 | $800.00 |
| 37 | Allentown | 80.3 | $795.00 |
| 38 | Boise City | 80.3 | $795.00 |
| 39 | Buffalo | 79.8 | $790.00 |
| 40 | Atlanta | 79.3 | $785.00 |
| 41 | Houston | 79.3 | $785.00 |
| 42 | Pittsburgh | 78.8 | $780.00 |
| 43 | Syracuse | 78.3 | $775.00 |
| 44 | Orlando | 77.8 | $770.00 |
| 45 | Sacramento | 77.8 | $770.00 |
| 46 | New Haven | 77.3 | $765.00 |
| 47 | Baton Rouge | 76.8 | $760.00 |
| 48 | Cleveland | 76.8 | $760.00 |
| 49 | Greenville | 76.8 | $760.00 |
| 50 | Rochester | 76.3 | $755.00 |
| 51 | Charlotte | 75.8 | $750.00 |
| 52 | Charleston | 75.3 | $745.00 |
| 53 | New Orleans | 75.3 | $745.00 |
| 54 | San Antonio | 74.7 | $740.00 |
| 55 | McAllen | 74.2 | $735.00 |
| 56 | Tucson | 73.2 | $725.00 |
| 57 | Des Moines | 72.7 | $720.00 |
| 58 | El Paso | 72.2 | $715.00 |
| 59 | Kansas City | 72.2 | $715.00 |
| 60 | Omaha | 72.2 | $715.00 |
| 61 | Modesto | 71.7 | $710.00 |
| 62 | Oxnard | 71.7 | $710.00 |
| 63 | Salt Lake City | 71.7 | $710.00 |
| 64 | Albuquerque | 71.2 | $705.00 |
| 65 | Oklahoma City | 71.2 | $705.00 |
| 66 | Phoenix | 71.2 | $705.00 |
| 67 | Las Vegas | 70.7 | $700.00 |
| 68 | Minneapolis | 70.7 | $700.00 |
| 69 | Dayton | 70.2 | $695.00 |
| 70 | Tampa | 70.2 | $695.00 |
| 71 | Bridgeport | 69.7 | $690.00 |
| 72 | Cincinnati | 69.7 | $690.00 |
| 73 | Milwaukee | 69.7 | $690.00 |
| 74 | Provo | 69.7 | $690.00 |
| 75 | Washington, D.C. | 69.7 | $690.00 |
| 76 | Detroit | 69.2 | $685.00 |
| 77 | Little Rock | 69.2 | $685.00 |
| 78 | Memphis | 69.2 | $685.00 |
| 79 | Akron | 68.7 | $680.00 |
| 80 | Columbus | 68.7 | $680.00 |
| 81 | Dallas | 68.2 | $675.00 |
| 82 | Louisville | 68.2 | $675.00 |
| 83 | Wichita | 68.2 | $675.00 |
| 84 | Colorado Springs | 67.7 | $670.00 |
| 85 | Columbia City | 67.2 | $665.00 |
| 86 | Harrisburg | 67.2 | $665.00 |
| 87 | Madison | 66.7 | $660.00 |
| 88 | St. Louis | 66.7 | $660.00 |
| 89 | Greensboro | 66.2 | $655.00 |
| 90 | Raleigh | 65.7 | $650.00 |
| 91 | Toledo | 65.7 | $650.00 |
| 92 | Stockton | 61.1 | $605.00 |
Index Distribution
This histogram visualizes how cities are distributed across different healthcare cost index value ranges.